Recette de Salade de Poulet, Rendue Plus Saine

The chicken salad is an all-time classic that we all love for being a perfectly light and healthy lunch option; how about we make it even healthier and lighter?! Get your kitchen kit ready and follow the recipe for a healthy chicken salad.

The Recipe:

The classic chicken salad is a very simple, light, and healthy recipe that's absolutely perfect for make-ahead lunches, especially if you're constantly on the go and have no time to cook. It's also a great option for people with little to no experience in the kitchen because it's fairly easy to make. It's a very versatile recipe that invites you to be creative and experimental as it can be served in many exciting ways; you can make a chicken salad sandwich, spread it on a bagel, or even serve it in a lettuce wrap! It’s dairy-free, gluten-free, high protein, and low-carb, making it an ideal diet-friendly lunch option.

Recipe Ingredients:

• Chicken: Dice 12 ounces of cooked breast meat from a single roasted chicken. To save time, you can alternatively use rotisserie chicken.

• Mayonnaise: To cut calories, we suggest using light mayonnaise, but you can use any kind you choose.

• Celery: Finely chop celery to add some vegetable crunch.

• Onion Alternatives: Add scallions or chives in place of red onions.

• Chicken Broth: Add two teaspoons of chicken broth to the chicken salad if it seems a bit dry.

• Mustard: Use Dijon Mustard to add a little acidity.

• Seasoning: For more flavor, use black pepper and seasoned salt.

Are There Any Variations?

• Curry: To make the curry version of your favorite chicken salad, add some powdered curry to the seasoning mix along with some chopped cilantro, and replace the mayo with yogurt.

• Pasta: For all the pasta enthusiasts out there, you would absolutely love this version! Mix the salad with small elbow macaroni and a touch of extra mayo and enjoy the meal.

• Herbs: For an added natural flavor, you can sprinkle some chopped green onions, chopped parsley, or fresh dill.

Finally:

The classic chicken salad is everyone’s favorite quick meal, make it healthier by following the recipe and see the tasty and healthy difference yourself! You can always get creative in the kitchen and come up with your own variations and additions to the original recipe, so if you come up with something better, we’d love to hear about it! Follow Keys Nutrition for more easy and diet-friendly recipes.