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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.

151kcal per serving
15minutes
6servings

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

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the diced cooked chicken breast, chopped celery, and chopped onion.

    Light and Zesty Chicken Salad — step 1
  2. Add the pickle relish and light mayonnaise, then stir well until all ingredients are evenly coated.

    Light and Zesty Chicken Salad — step 2
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors blend beautifully.

    Light and Zesty Chicken Salad — step 3
  4. Serve chilled as a salad, inside whole-grain sandwich bread, or stuffed into fresh cucumber or tomato boats.

    Light and Zesty Chicken Salad — step 4

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Adapted from a USDA MyPlate Kitchen recipe (public domain). Portions, macros, diet checks and step photos by Besly.

Light and Zesty Chicken Salad

Nutrition per serving

151 kcal · 17 g protein · 4 g carbs · 7 g fat

Protein 17 g · 46%Carbs 4 g · 11%Fat 7 g · 43%

On the plate: Poultry, Vegetables

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