Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Healthy Chicken Salad Recipes The Best Chicken Salad Recipe for Sandwiches 5.0 (5) 4 Reviews What’s the key to the best chicken salad? Use punchy, flavorful ingredients that pack in the flavor, like zesty herbs, acidic lemon juice, sharp onion or shallots. This herbaceous chicken salad recipe is perfect sandwiched between two slices of whole-wheat country bread, but don’t stop there! Enjoy it with crackers, in a wrap or serve it on top of greens. By Nicole Hopper Nicole Hopper Nicole Hopper is a recipe tester and developer based in Birmingham, Alabama. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on March 21, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Tested by Craig Ruff Tested by Craig Ruff Craig Ruff was first exposed to professional food service while working for an event center at the business school he was attending. There, he was responsible for maintaining the kitchen for caterers. He has been a lifelong cook, and followed his passion through culinary school and to working in restaurants. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Protein Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Nutrition Notes Is Chicken Breast Good for You? Chicken breast is a lean source of complete protein and offers several micronutrients, including choline and B vitamins. It fits nicely into healthy eating patterns, including the Mediterranean diet. And because it’s low in saturated fat, it’s a great protein for people with heart disease or diabetes. Is Celery Healthy? While celery may not be the first food you think of when you’re looking for something high in antioxidants, it has surprisingly high concentrations of these powerful plant compounds. Celery is also a good source of vitamin K. And since it’s 95% water, it’s also considered a hydrating vegetable. Tips from the Test Kitchen What Is the Difference Between Shallots and Onions? Shallots are smaller than onions, have a milder flavor even when raw, and their chemicals won’t affect your eyes when you cut into them. You might like raw shallot even if you don’t love raw onion in your sandwiches or your salads. You can use shallots the same way as onions, and they’re interchangeable in recipes where cooking is involved, but you should expect to use more of them. Swapping onions for raw shallots is not as easy because onions are more intense. When a recipe calls for raw shallot, you can swap it out for green or red onion, or soak a sliced white or yellow onion in ice water for 10 minutes to try to remove some of the strong flavor. Frequently Asked Questions How Long Can You Store Chicken Salad? Typically, chicken salad will be good for three or four days kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If you see it changing color, it’s always best to toss it. Additional reporting by Carrie Myers, M.S. and Linda Frahm Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup whole-milk plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped mixed fresh tender herbs (such as tarragon, dill and/or chives) 3 cups coarsely shredded cooked chicken breast 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped shallot Directions Whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, mustard, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl until smooth and well combined. Stir in herbs. Add chicken, celery and shallot; stir until evenly coated. Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster To make ahead Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days. EatingWell.com, March 2024 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 388 Calories 25g Fat 4g Carbs 35g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size about 3/4 cup Calories 388 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 4g 1% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 2g Protein 35g 69% Total Fat 25g 32% Saturated Fat 5g 23% Cholesterol 103mg 34% Vitamin A 27µg Vitamin C 3mg 3% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 1mg 9% Folate 18µg Vitamin K 64µg Sodium 442mg 19% Calcium 51mg 4% Iron 2mg 8% Magnesium 40mg 9% Potassium 401mg 9% Zinc 1mg 12% Vitamin B12 0µg Omega 3 1g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved