Chicken Salad

Chicken Salad

I love chicken salad.  I’m talking about taking left over chicken, adding veggies and a mayo type dressing.  There are so many variations for dressings and so many ways to eat the chicken salad once it’s done; on crackers, in a lettuce cup, in a wrap, or just out of a spoon!

This is the perfect dish for any season.  I enjoy it as much on a cold winter’s day as I do in the hot days of summer. 

I used  left over chicken from a whole roasted chicken from the night before, but you could also grill up a couple of chicken breasts,  let them cool and then chop up for this yummy salad.  Cilantro and bacon add the perfect flavor combination.  Of course, bacon is perfect with anything.

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Chicken Salad

Prep Time

20 mins

Total Time

20 mins

 

Chunks of Chicken mixed with celery, peppers and bacon and a light dressing. 

Course: Lunch, Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken salad, chicken salad sandwich recipes, chicken salad with bacon, leftover chicken recipes

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 647 kcal

Author: Kathy

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken chopped
• 4 slices bacon cooked and chopped
• 2 stalks celery chopped
• 1 red bell pepper chopped
• 2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 4 scallions chopped

Dressing

• 1 cup mayo
• 1 Tablespoon coarse ground mustard
• lemon zest from 1 lemon
• lemon juice from 1/2 lemon
• 1 teaspoon Siracha sauce

Instructions

1. Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Mix dressing and then add to chicken mixture.
3. Mix until chicken is well coated.
4. Sprinkle additional bacon bits and chopped cilantro on top.

Recipe Notes

Serve in a tortilla or lettuce wraps.

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Salad

Amount Per Serving

Calories 647 Calories from Fat 540

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 60g 92%

Saturated Fat 12g 60%

Cholesterol 91mg 30%

Sodium 640mg 27%

Potassium 350mg 10%

Total Carbohydrates 4g 1%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 2g

Protein 20g 40%

Vitamin A 25%

Vitamin C 50.4%

Calcium 3%

Iron 8.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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