Simple Chicken Salad

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SERVING SIZE:  1/2 cup
SERVINGS:  8
PREPARATION TIME:  10 minutes

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

Large mixing bowl
Spoon
Can opener
Knife
Cutting board

INGREDIENTS:
2 10 ounce cans chicken in water, drained
5 stalks celery, washed and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup mayonnaise, light
1/4 cup grapes, washed and halved
Pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
  1. Drain canned chicken.
  2. Add chicken, onion, and celery into a large mixing bowl. Stir.
  3. Add garlic powder, grapes and mayonnaise to the same large bowl.
  4. Stir all ingredients together until mixed. Add black pepper to taste.
  5. Enjoy in a dish or on whole wheat bread.
RECIPE TIP:
  • You can also use leftover or fresh chicken instead of canned chicken.
  • You can also use plain, nonfat yogurt in place of mayonnaise.
  • Stores well in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.

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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
AMOUNT PER SERVING:
Calories 164
Total fat 8 g
Saturated fat 2 g
Cholesterol 62 mg
Sodium 332 mg
Total Carbohydrates 4 g
Fiber 0 g
Sugar 2 g
Includes 1 g of Added Sugars
Protein 20 g
Phosphorus 122 mg
Potassium 200 mg

Recipe submitted by Mount Mary University Dietetics Department

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