Lightened Up Deli Style Chicken Salad Recipe
This Lightened Up Deli Style Chicken Salad is a fresh, healthy twist on the classic deli chicken salad. Featuring finely shredded chicken breast combined with crisp celery, minced shallot, and a light mayonnaise dressing with a hint of rice vinegar and onion powder, this recipe is perfect for a quick, nutritious lunch or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken breast (finely shredded)
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 2 stalks celery, minced
- ½ cup light mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Shred the chicken: Finely shred 2 cups of cooked chicken breast by hand or using forks until it reaches a delicate, tender consistency suitable for salad.
- Prepare the vegetables: Mince 1 large shallot and 2 stalks of celery finely to add crispness and flavor to the salad.
- Combine ingredients: In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, minced shallot, and celery with ½ cup of light mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, and ½ teaspoon of onion powder. Stir thoroughly to ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Season and adjust: Taste the chicken salad and adjust the seasoning as needed to suit your preference, adding more vinegar or onion powder if desired.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken breast that is well-chilled for easier shredding.
- Light mayonnaise reduces calories compared to regular mayo while maintaining creaminess.
- Rice vinegar adds a mild tang without overpowering the flavors.
- This salad is excellent served on whole grain bread, in lettuce wraps, or with crackers.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keywords: chicken salad, light chicken salad, deli style chicken salad, healthy chicken salad, low fat chicken salad
