Light Chicken Salad Recipes

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LIGHTER CHICKEN SALAD



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Try our creamy, not-too-heavy rendition of an American lunch standby.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, (6 to 8 ounces each)
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Bring 1 inch salted water to a boil in a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid. Add chicken, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 5 minutes. Off heat, let chicken (still covered) steam until cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from skillet; when cool enough, cut into chunks or shred with 2 forks.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, buttermilk, mustard, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Stir in chicken, celery, onion, and parsley; season with salt and pepper. Serve on bread or over greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 g, Fat 5 g, Protein 31 g

LIGHT CHICKEN SALAD



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Make and share this Light Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookinMamaof3

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup light mayonnaise (I prefer Hellman's light)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups cooked chicken breasts, cubed
1 1/2 cups seedless grapes, halved
1 cup celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup almonds, slivered

Steps:

  • Comine mayo and salt.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.3, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 69.3, Sodium 535.8, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 8, Protein 23.9

LIGHT CHICKEN SALAD



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Classic chicken salad is heavy and rich. This refreshing variation is more suitable for summer dining. It tastes delicious over crisp salad greens or in a whole wheat pita.

Provided by RDcook444

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 5 cups salad, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, poached and cooled
1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
1 cup nonfat yogurt, plain
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 cup green onion, chopped
1 roma tomato, chopped
1 cucumber, chopped
1 cup red grapes, cut in half

Steps:

  • Chop poached and cooled chicken breasts into small bite-size pieces.
  • Add mayonnaise, yogurt, cider vinegar, and mustard, stirring well to combine.
  • Mix in green onion, tomato, cucumber, and grapes.
  • Refrigerate for at least one hour to develop flavors.
  • Serve as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.9, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 53.9, Sodium 157.2, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 13.5, Protein 25.4

BASIC CHICKEN SALAD



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This basic chicken salad is a family favorite. I like to use baked thighs or breasts that have been sprinkled with basil or rosemary.

Provided by Jackie M.

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups chopped, cooked chicken meat
½ cup blanched slivered almonds
1 stalk celery, chopped

Steps:

  • Place almonds in a frying pan. Toast over medium-high heat, shaking frequently. Watch carefully, as they burn easily.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and pepper. Toss with chicken, almonds, and celery.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 778.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 125.9 mg, Fat 63.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 44.3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 403 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

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