A Bauer-home favorite, this classic chicken salad is ready in a pinch and always a guaranteed winner.

Simply shred cooked chicken breast or thigh (using leftovers is highly encouraged) and mix with light mayo, lemon juice, salt and pepper. For extra nutrition and flavor, go ahead and toss in naturally sweet sliced grapes or chopped apples, crunchy celery, or immune-boosting red onion. Serve on toasted whole grain bread or over a salad with the works—lunch is served!

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Chicken Salad

A Bauer-home favorite, this classic chicken salad is ready in a pinch and always a guaranteed winner.
Servings: 2.5 cups
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, I use skinless rotisserie breast
  • 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise, or more for a creamier texture
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice, from about ½ a lemon
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup chopped apple, skin on or halved grapes
  • Optional minced onion, or finely chopped onion
  • Optional finely chopped celery and bell peppers.

Instructions
 

  • Add everything to a large mixing bowl and toss until well combined. Add extra mayo for preferred creaminess and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve on a whole grain bun, sandwiched between two slices of whole grain bread, stuffed in a pita pocket or with crackers.

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 150Carbohydrates: 4gProtein: 20gTotal Fat: 6g— Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g— Saturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 380mgFiber: 0gTotal Sugar: 1g— Natural Sugar: 1g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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