Description
Enjoy a fresh and flavorful Classic Chicken Salad combining tender cooked chicken breast, smoked turkey slices, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy plant-based dressing. This quick and easy recipe delivers a perfectly balanced meal rich in protein and vibrant textures, ideal for lunch, picnics, or light dinners.
Ingredients
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Proteins
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup smoked turkey slices, diced
Vegetables
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise (plant-based)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey (natural)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the proteins: Dice the cooked chicken breast and smoked turkey into bite-sized, evenly sized pieces to ensure consistent texture and flavor in every bite.
- Chop the vegetables: Finely chop the celery, red bell pepper, and green onions to create a colorful and crunchy vegetable mix that complements the proteins.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the plant-based mayonnaise, natural Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, gently fold the diced chicken, smoked turkey, chopped vegetables, and fresh parsley with the dressing until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Chill and serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld beautifully before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked chicken for the best taste and texture.
- Dice all ingredients uniformly to ensure balanced flavor and texture in each bite.
- Adjust the dressing consistency by adding a splash of water or more plant-based mayonnaise if needed.
- Refrigerate the salad before serving for enhanced flavor and a creamier texture.
- Serve chilled to enjoy the refreshing qualities of the salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: classic chicken salad, smoked turkey salad, plant-based dressing, easy chicken salad, protein-rich salad, gluten-free salad, quick lunch recipe
