Foryoueats: Classic Chicken Salad

Foryoueats: Classic Chicken Salad

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This classic chicken salad is a delightful combination of tender chicken, crunchy celery, sweet apple, and tangy red onion, tossed in a creamy, sweet dressing with a hint of citrus. Perfect for lunch...

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Ingredients

  • For the salad:
  • 1 pound raw boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2 1/2-inch chunks (or 2 to 3 cups cooked chicken meat)
  • 2 ribs celery, chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 4 to 6 green olives, pitted and minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 to 1 apple, cored and chopped
  • 1/3 head iceberg lettuce, sliced and chopped
  • For the dressing:
  • 5 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon plum preserves, or any sweet berry preserve (or a lesser amount of honey)
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

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