HEAlthy6_CHARM The fantastic thing about chicken salad is that you can dress it to your taste. Some people go for a traditional recipe, including mayonnaise, celery, and walnuts. Others will add fruits – dill or apples are the most popular choices. You should also try adding spices like dill pickle relish or chives to get something special. For those who want to make a vegan version of chicken salad, you’ll want to use eggs for the egg whites and tahini as the egg yolk replacement. Those who want to use tofu instead of chicken meat can simmer this in a saucepan before blending it with vegan mayonnaise on high until very smooth and creamy.
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1/2 cup shredded celery (more or less to taste)
1/2 cup diced onion (more or less to taste)
1/3 cup vegan mayonnaise (plus more, if needed)
One teaspoon of lemon juice (more or less to taste)
Salt and pepper, to taste, plus additional for the egg substitute, if needed.
DIRECTIONS FOR PREPARING THE CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE
Cook the chicken over medium heat in a large skillet. Stir frequently until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove from heat and cool completely before using in the recipe. Lightly dice cooked chicken and place in a large bowl. Add the celery, onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir until well blended. If it seems dry, add more mayonnaise.
FOODS THAT CAN BE EATEN WITH CHICKEN SALAD
The following are the dishes you can accompany your Chicken Salad to create a complete meal.
Cucumber and tomato salad
This is an effortless dish to prepare. In most instances, you can have it ready in 15 minutes. The ingredients include cucumber slices which are thinly sliced into bite-size pieces, as well as tomatoes that are cut into wedges. The cut vegetables will serve as a bed for the Chicken Salad and should be placed on the center of a serving platter. A light sprinkle of salt and pepper can be added to enhance the flavor, but it is unnecessary since you will add mayonnaise to the salad during preparation.
Potatoes
You can serve baked or boiled potatoes along with the Chicken Salad. This delicious side dish is served warm, freshly peeled, and then cut into bite-size pieces.
English muffins
One way to serve Chicken Salad is on English muffin halves or a crusty roll. To achieve an excellent presentation to your guests, the ingredients should be layered over the bottom of the English muffin attractively before topping it with another half of the muffin.
Waffles
Waffles are also a great accompaniment to Chicken Salad. You can prepare them as sweet or savory as you like depending on your preference, and they are pretty easy to prepare at home.
Chicken Salad is a popular dish among those who love summer. The most common thing that sets this dish apart from others is the addition of celery. That is an ingredient you don’t usually find in regular salads, but it adds a nice crunch to the chicken salad and gives it an additional kick. You should know what ingredients go into making a healthy chicken salad recipe so you can recreate it at home any time of the year – even if you’re not having a cookout.
