Canned Chicken Salad Mrs Dash (Printable Version)

Zesty canned chicken mixed with veggies and herbs, delivering fresh, vibrant flavors in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cans (10 oz each) chunk chicken breast, drained

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup celery, finely diced
03 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
04 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced

→ Dressing and Seasoning

05 - 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise for richer texture)
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 tablespoon Mrs. Dash Original Blend (or Lemon Pepper Blend)
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)

→ Fresh Herbs

09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained canned chicken and break it up with a fork.
02 - Incorporate the finely diced celery, red bell pepper, and red onion into the bowl with the chicken.
03 - Whisk together the Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, Mrs. Dash seasoning, and black pepper in a separate small bowl.
04 - Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetables, mixing gently to coat evenly.
05 - Fold in the chopped fresh parsley until uniformly distributed.
06 - Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning by adding more lemon juice or Mrs. Dash if desired.
07 - Serve chilled on whole-grain bread, lettuce wraps, or with crackers.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Zero sodium worries and honest flavor from Mrs. Dash instead of the usual salty packets.
  • Ready in 10 minutes but tastes like you actually planned ahead.
  • Budget-friendly enough to make twice a week without guilt.
02 -
  • Drain your canned chicken really well, or you'll end up with a watery salad that tastes diluted no matter what else you add.
  • Lemon juice is non-negotiable here—it's what separates this from sad desk lunch and turns it into something you actually want to eat.
03 -
  • Fresh lemon juice over bottled makes a real difference—it's one small thing that elevates the entire experience.
  • Don't skip the step of breaking up the chicken into smaller pieces; it changes how the salad feels in your mouth and makes it taste less like a compromise.
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