Classic Chicken Salad
This healthy chicken salad recipe is a creamy, high-protein lunch made with shredded chicken, avocado mayo, crunchy celery, raisins, and pecans for the perfect balance of flavor and texture. If you’re searching for an easy healthy lunch recipe, classic chicken salad, or a meal prep chicken salad recipe for summer lunches, picnics, or quick work meals, this simple homemade version is a delicious option.
Ingredients
- 2 12.5 oz cans chunk chicken drained and shredded with a fork
- 1 cup avocado mayo
- 2/3 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup raisins no added sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons dried dill weed
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice to taste
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Drain the canned chicken and use a fork to shred it into small pieces in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the chopped celery, raisins, pecans, and dill weed.
- In a small bowl, mix the avocado mayo, lemon juice, and raw honey until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors come together. Serve chilled in a wrap, lettuce cups, sandwich, or on its own.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 16.9gProtein: 6.5gFat: 25.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13.2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 390.9mgPotassium: 195.6mgFiber: 1.8gSugar: 12g
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