Salad: United States – Classic Chicken Salad (Cold)
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
15 min
Cook
0 min
Additional
30 min
Total
45 min
Ingredients
1 1 / 2 lb / 680 g boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked and diced 1 cup (240 ml) mayonnaise 1 cup (120 g) celery, finely chopped 1 / 4 cup (25 g) green onion or red onion, finely chopped 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste Green leaf lettuce or iceberg lettuce leaves (for serving) 1 yellow tomato, sliced (for garnish) 1 / 2 cup (60 g) cheddar cheese, small cubes or grated (optional)
Instructions
1. In a bowl combine diced chicken breast, chopped celery and onion. 2. Stir in mayonnaise and a splash of lemon juice until coated; season with salt and pepper to taste. 3. Fold in small cheddar cubes if using for a bit of richness. 4. Chill at least 30 minutes. Serve scoops of chicken salad on individual green leaf or iceberg leaves and garnish with yellow tomato slices.
Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 729 kcal
Carbohydrates: 3.8 g
Protein: 57.4 g
Fat: 52.5 g
Saturated fat: 11.1 g
Cholesterol: 183 mg
Sodium: 600 mg
Potassium: 634 mg
Calcium: 156 mg
Iron: 2.15 mg
Vitamin A: 89 µg RAE
Generated: 2026-11-06T05:01:14+00:00
*Nutrition is estimated using recipe ingredients, serving size, and USDA data. Actual values may vary. Some ingredient contributions are unavailable; the figures shown are known subtotals, not complete recipe nutrition.