A great make ahead salad that’s great for lunch or snack. Always a good idea to have things prepared in the fridge for a quick and easy grab! Don’t forget that a -14 Balance Factor means this dish is higher in protein and fats than carbohydrates. A nice slice of sourdough bread or a handful of crackers will make this lunch not only healthy but energizing and satisfing!
| Balance Factor | -14 |
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Passive Time | 1 hour |
| Serving Size |
| Servings |
3/4 cup servings
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Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken meat cubed or shredded
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon or Old Style Mustard
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 2 green onions finely chopped
- 1/2 cup bell peppers
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- salt and pepper to taste
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Combine all ingredients together to coat the chicken well. Adjust seasoning and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. Will keep in a tightly sealed container for 3-5 days.
Recipe Notes
Option: experiment using ethnic flavors in this salad, for example curry powder for flavor and turmeric for color, 1 tsp. each.
Nutrition Facts
4 the Luv of Chicken Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357
Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21g
32%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 48mg
16%
Sodium 287mg
12%
Potassium 297mg
8%
Total Carbohydrates 29g
10%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Sugars 19g
Protein 15g
30%
Vitamin A
15%
Vitamin C
32%
Calcium
2%
Iron
8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
