Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad Recipe

Chicken salad is very healthy and nutritious food. Everyone who worries about their health always tries to add chicken salad in their diet routine. I must say it’s not only healthy but also tasty.  If you are looking for a recipe for chicken salad that will impress your family and guests, then You are in the right place. 

The homemade chicken salad is beautifully creamy without being overly wet. It doesn’t taste too sweet or sour and has the perfect flavor combination. But don’t take my word for it; you should try it for yourself. So let’s start with the recipe.

Chicken Salad  Health Benefits

The benefits of chicken salad are many. A high-calorie meal like chicken salad can give your body greater energy. Iron, magnesium, and selenium are just a couple of the minerals and B vitamins that are high in it. These are a fantastic nutritional source.

High protein foods like chicken salad can help you keep your muscle mass while reducing your risk of osteoporosis.

Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad Recipe

Recipe by Lindsay G. Cabral

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Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

20

minutes

Cooking time

1

hour 

Calories

430

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

20

minutes

The chicken salad you can use to make sandwiches, croissants, or wraps. Serve it on top of a bed of lettuce leaves with sliced tomatoes and avocado for a low-carb option.

Ingredients Chicken Salad:

• Cooked chicken breast meat, 4 cups

• Seedless red grapes 2 cups 

• Celery 1 cup

• Red onion 1/2 cup

• Pecans 1 cup 

• Chicken Salad Dressing:

• Mayo 1/2 cup

• Sour cream 1/2 cup

• Lemon juice 2 Tbsp 

• Dill 2 Tbsp

• Salt 1/2 tsp

• Black pepper 1/2 tsp

Steps

• Roast The Pecans: Take a skillet and Toast the pecans. Toast the pecans over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Stirring it continuously until golden brown. Then move to a chopping board and finely chop. After that, put it aside to cool.
  
•  Mix The Salad: Then chop the primary ingredients. Combine diced chicken, halved grapes, sliced celery, chopped onion, and toasted pecans in a large mixing bowl.
  
•  Mix Salad Dressing: Put all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and combine. Then add to the salad and toss it.
  
• Serving: Taste the salad, and mix until the salad is evenly coated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1hour. Your salad is ready to serve.
  

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Frequently Ask Question

Can you freeze chicken salad salad?
You can freeze chicken salad for later use. Just take an airtight container or plastic bag and store your chicken salad in the freezer for up to three months. But beware it should not exposed to room temperature for longer than two hours, as recommended by the FDA.

What should I serve with chicken salad?
 Serve your chicken salad by itself or with other sides like green salad, butternut squash soup, fruit salad, sweet potato chips, carrot fries, roast red peppers, and cauliflower “tots” etc.

Is canned chicken healthy?
Yes, cooked and canned has the same nutritional content as chicken that has just been cooked. However, it’s still important to read the label carefully for any additives, such as large amounts of sodium, or to choose a product that doesn’t have salt added.

How long will Chicken Salad keep in refrigerator?
The US Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration says chicken salads should only be stored three to five days in the refrigerator for maximum quality.

Final Word:

The salad is called a fancy nancy chicken salad recipe, but it’s actually quite simple. It’s a lighter and more refreshing take on classic creamy chicken salad. You can make this for ideal dinner preparation. It is so good as a side dish. Everyone in your family would love the salad recipe for sure.