Lighter Chicken Salad Recipes

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LIGHTER CHICKEN SALAD



Lighter Chicken Salad image

Try our creamy, not-too-heavy rendition of an American lunch standby.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, (6 to 8 ounces each)
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Bring 1 inch salted water to a boil in a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid. Add chicken, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 5 minutes. Off heat, let chicken (still covered) steam until cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from skillet; when cool enough, cut into chunks or shred with 2 forks.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, buttermilk, mustard, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Stir in chicken, celery, onion, and parsley; season with salt and pepper. Serve on bread or over greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 g, Fat 5 g, Protein 31 g

LIGHT CHICKEN SALAD



Light Chicken Salad image

Make and share this Light Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookinMamaof3

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup light mayonnaise (I prefer Hellman's light)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups cooked chicken breasts, cubed
1 1/2 cups seedless grapes, halved
1 cup celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup almonds, slivered

Steps:

  • Comine mayo and salt.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.3, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 69.3, Sodium 535.8, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 8, Protein 23.9

LIGHT CHICKEN SALAD



Light Chicken Salad image

Classic chicken salad is heavy and rich. This refreshing variation is more suitable for summer dining. It tastes delicious over crisp salad greens or in a whole wheat pita.

Provided by RDcook444

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 5 cups salad, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, poached and cooled
1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
1 cup nonfat yogurt, plain
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 cup green onion, chopped
1 roma tomato, chopped
1 cucumber, chopped
1 cup red grapes, cut in half

Steps:

  • Chop poached and cooled chicken breasts into small bite-size pieces.
  • Add mayonnaise, yogurt, cider vinegar, and mustard, stirring well to combine.
  • Mix in green onion, tomato, cucumber, and grapes.
  • Refrigerate for at least one hour to develop flavors.
  • Serve as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.9, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 53.9, Sodium 157.2, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 13.5, Protein 25.4

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