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:
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, mayonnaise, and Greek yogurt. Mix well until creamy.
- Add the coleslaw mix, chopped celery, red onion, and halved grapes. Gently fold everything together to combine.
- Drizzle with Bolthouse Farms dill pickle ranch dressing (or your preferred dressing). Toss again to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
- 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!