Canned Chicken Salad Dash (Printable)

A vibrant mix of canned chicken, crisp veggies, and fresh herbs seasoned to perfection and ready in minutes.

# What You 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
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 tablespoon Mrs. Dash Original Blend
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)

→ Fresh Herbs

09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Combine drained canned chicken in a large mixing bowl and shred gently using a fork.
02 - Incorporate finely diced celery, red bell pepper, and red onion into the chicken mixture.
03 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Mrs. Dash seasoning, and black pepper in a separate small bowl.
04 - Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken and vegetables; mix thoroughly until evenly coated.
05 - Fold in chopped fresh parsley gently to preserve texture.
06 - Taste and modify seasoning by adding additional lemon juice or Mrs. Dash if desired.
07 - Chill before serving on whole-grain bread, lettuce wraps, or with crackers.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under ten minutes, no cooking required, and uses pantry staples you probably already have.
  • The Mrs. Dash gives it this herbaceous zing that makes canned chicken taste surprisingly vibrant and intentional.
  • You can eat it a dozen different ways: on toast, in lettuce cups, straight from the bowl with crackers, or stuffed in a pita.
02 -
  • Drain the canned chicken really well; excess liquid will water down the dressing and make the salad soupy and sad.
  • The lemon juice is not optional; without it, the flavors sit flat and the Mrs. Dash doesn't come alive the way it should.
03 -
  • Rinse the red onion under cold water for thirty seconds to mellow the sharpness without losing the flavor.
  • Use a potato masher to break up the canned chicken if you want it extra fluffy and cloud-like instead of chunky.
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