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Chicken Salad with Leftovers

Delicious Leftover Chicken Salad Recipe for Quick and Easy Meals

Recently, I grilled some chicken and ended up with extra boneless chicken breasts. To avoid wasting them, I stored the leftovers in the fridge. The next day, I quickly made a flavorful leftover chicken salad that was perfect for lunch. This easy chicken salad is not only delicious but also versatile – it tastes amazing served open-faced on toast or stuffed inside a pita pocket.

To add a delightful crunch and a touch of natural sweetness, I mixed in some yellow delicious apple. For the dressing, I combined mayonnaise and ranch dressing, adding a bit of minced red onion for extra flavor. This combination was perfect with the ingredients I had on hand, but feel free to customize the dressing to your taste preferences.

Leftover Chicken Salad

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A photo of chicken salad on a piece of lettuce.

Leftover Chicken Salad

Quick and easy chicken salad using leftover grilled chicken.
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Ingredients



  • 10 ounces chicken breasts cubed – about 2 breasts



  • .15 pound yellow delicious apple sliced then chopped



  • 2 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise



  • 2 tablespoons ranch dressing



  • 1 tablespoon minced red onion



  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh Italian flat leaf parsley

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients together well with a spoon. Serve the chicken salad over fresh lettuce, on crackers, or inside a pita pocket for a satisfying meal.

Nutrition


Serving:
1
cup

|

Calories:
296
cal

|

Carbohydrates:
7
g

|

Protein:
30
g

|

Fat:
15
g

|

Saturated Fat:
2
g

|

Cholesterol:
98
mg

|

Sodium:
460
mg

|

Potassium:
560
mg

|

Sugar:
4
g

|

Vitamin A:
210
IU

|

Vitamin C:
6.4
mg

|

Calcium:
7
mg

|

Iron:
0.7
mg




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