Chicken Salad For One
This single serving chicken salad is a small batch recipe made with tender chicken, crisp celery, sweet grapes, and a creamy, tangy dressing, perfect for a quick lunch or light meal.
Servings: 1 serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced cooked chicken
- 1 celery rib -chopped
- ½ cup chopped red grapes
- ¼ cup chopped dill pickles
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans (or use your favorite nuts)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon stone ground mustard
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt (optional)
- ⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Add the chicken, celery, grapes, pickle, nuts, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and black pepper to a medium bowl.
- Stir until the ingredients are evenly mixed and coated.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
- Cut the Chicken Evenly: Chop or shred the chicken into small, uniform pieces so the salad mixes evenly and is easier to eat.
- Start with Less Dressing: Add the mayonnaise and mustard gradually, then adjust to taste. This helps prevent the salad from becoming too heavy.
- Chill for Better Flavor: Refrigerate the chicken salad for 20 to 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to come together while keeping the celery and nuts crisp.
- Taste Before Serving: Always taste and adjust the salt and pepper just before serving, especially if your chicken was already seasoned.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 572kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 23g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 318mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 182IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg
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