Delicious chicken salad with coleslaw mix

Here’s a  recipe For delicious chicken salad with coleslaw mix:

Ingredients:

  • ⅓ cup shredded canned chicken (Costco or your preferred brand)
  • ½ tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise with olive oil (or your preferred mayonnaise)
  • ¼ cup plain, fat-free Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup coleslaw mix (pre-packaged or homemade)
  • ¼ cup chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
  • ½ cup halved red grapes
  • 1 tablespoon Bolthouse Farms dill pickle ranch dressing (or your preferred dressing)
  • Salt and pepper to taste (optional)

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, mayonnaise, and Greek yogurt. Mix well until creamy.
  2. Add the coleslaw mix, chopped celery, red onion, and halved grapes. Gently fold everything together to combine.
  3. Drizzle with Bolthouse Farms dill pickle ranch dressing (or your preferred dressing). Toss again to coat evenly.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for chilled and flavorful salad.

Tips:

  • You can adjust the amount of dressing based on your preference for creaminess.
  • If the coleslaw mix seems too wet, drain some of the dressing before adding it to the chicken salad.
  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dressing.
  • This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Additional variations:

  • Chicken: You can use leftover roasted chicken, poached chicken, or grilled chicken instead of canned chicken.
  • Veggies: Add chopped bell peppers, carrots, or chopped fresh herbs like parsley or dill for extra flavor and texture.
  • Fruit: Try dried cranberries or chopped apples instead of grapes.
  • Nuts: Add a sprinkle of chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
  • Dressing: Experiment with different flavored dressings like honey mustard, poppyseed, or Greek yogurt dressing.

Enjoy your delicious and healthy chicken salad!

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