Light and Zesty Chicken Salad
This recipe is packed with lean protein from chicken breast and uses light mayonnaise to keep the calories low while maintaining a creamy texture.
Ingredients
Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (6 servings), not per serving.
- 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced · 629 kcal in the whole recipe
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped · 7 kcal in the whole recipe
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped · 16 kcal in the whole recipe
- 2 tablespoons pickle relish · 39 kcal in the whole recipe
- 1/2 cup light mayonnaise · 215 kcal in the whole recipe
Method
In a medium bowl, combine the diced cooked chicken breast, chopped celery, and chopped onion.

Add the pickle relish and light mayonnaise, then stir well until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors blend beautifully.

Serve chilled as a salad, inside whole-grain sandwich bread, or stuffed into fresh cucumber or tomato boats.

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Adapted from a USDA MyPlate Kitchen recipe (public domain). Portions, macros, diet checks and step photos by Besly.
Nutrition per serving
151 kcal · 17 g protein · 4 g carbs · 7 g fat
On the plate: Poultry, Vegetables
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