Canned Chicken Salad Mrs. Dash (Print Version)

Zesty canned chicken combined with fresh vegetables and herbs for a flavorful, salt-free meal option.

# 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 flavor)
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

# How To Make It:

01 - Place the drained canned chicken in a large mixing bowl and break apart with a fork.
02 - Incorporate the finely diced celery, red bell pepper, and red onion into the bowl with chicken.
03 - In a small separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, Mrs. Dash seasoning, and black pepper until smooth.
04 - Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetables, stirring gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Fold in the chopped fresh parsley to distribute flavors.
06 - Taste the mixture and add additional lemon juice or Mrs. Dash seasoning if desired for enhanced flavor.
07 - Chill the salad and serve on whole-grain bread, lettuce wraps, or alongside crackers as preferred.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes ten minutes from can to bowl, and you probably have most of it already in your fridge.
  • The Mrs. Dash does all the flavor work without any salt, so it tastes complex without the sodium guilt.
  • It's endlessly flexible, you can serve it cold on bread, stuffed in a pita, or just eat it with a fork over greens.
02 -
  • Drain the canned chicken really well, excess liquid will make the salad watery and sad.
  • Don't skip the lemon juice, it's what makes the whole thing taste fresh instead of flat.
  • If you're making this ahead, hold the parsley until just before serving so it stays bright green.
03 -
  • Use a fork to really fluff the chicken, it makes the texture so much better than leaving it in chunks.
  • Taste before you serve, sometimes it needs just a little more lemon or a pinch more Mrs. Dash to sing.
  • If you're serving it to guests, garnish with a sprinkle of paprika or extra parsley to make it look intentional.
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