Canned Chicken Salad Mrs Dash (Printer-friendly)

Bright canned chicken paired with crisp veggies and zesty herbs, seasoned for a light, fresh meal.

# What You'll 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 (or mayonnaise for richer texture)
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 tablespoon Mrs. Dash Original Blend (or Lemon Pepper Blend)
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)

→ Fresh Herbs

09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, place the drained canned chicken and shred with a fork.
02 - Incorporate the finely diced celery, red bell pepper, and red onion into the bowl with chicken.
03 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, Mrs. Dash seasoning, and black pepper if using.
04 - Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetables, mixing thoroughly until evenly coated.
05 - Fold the freshly chopped parsley into the mixture gently.
06 - Taste and modify seasoning as preferred by adding additional lemon juice or Mrs. Dash seasoning.
07 - Chill and serve on whole-grain bread, lettuce wraps, or accompanied by crackers.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in 10 minutes, which means you can actually make lunch instead of scrolling through takeout menus.
  • Mrs. Dash does the heavy lifting on flavor without adding sodium, so you taste everything clearly.
  • Works for meal prep, sandwich filling, lettuce wraps, or even straight from the bowl—whatever your day demands.
02 -
  • Drain your canned chicken thoroughly—excess liquid will water down the entire salad no matter how much seasoning you add.
  • Fresh lemon juice makes a real difference here; it's the thing that lifts the whole dish from serviceable to something you'll actually crave.
  • Taste before serving—salt and acid are your friends, and Mrs. Dash varies slightly between blends, so adjust for what feels right.
03 -
  • Use a fine dice on all your vegetables so every bite has a balanced ratio of chicken to texture to dressing—no oversized chunks.
  • Keep everything cold before you assemble it; cold ingredients mean a fresher-tasting salad that holds together better throughout the day.
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