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Easy Chicken Salad with Canned Chicken
A quick and flavorful chicken salad perfect for sandwiches or served on its own. Made with canned chicken and fresh ingredients, it's a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Canned Chicken
- 3 cans chicken breast in water, drained and flaked
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 celery stalks finely diced celery (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried dill)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 hard-boiled egg (optional) chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Drain and flake the canned chicken, then transfer to a bowl.
- Mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Add diced celery, red onion, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika to the chicken.
- Fold in cranberries, nuts, dill, and chopped egg if using. Add dressing and mix gently.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the salad chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.