Canned Chicken Mrs. Dash Salad (Printable Version)

A zesty mix of canned chicken, diced veggies, and herbs seasoned with Mrs. Dash for fresh flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cans (10 oz each) chunk chicken breast, drained

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup celery, finely diced
03 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
04 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced

→ Dressing and Seasoning

05 - 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 tablespoon Mrs. Dash Original Blend
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)

→ Fresh Herbs

09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, add the drained canned chicken and break it up with a fork.
02 - Incorporate the finely diced celery, red bell pepper, and red onion into the bowl.
03 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, Mrs. Dash seasoning, and optional black pepper in a separate small bowl.
04 - Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture and stir until evenly coated.
05 - Fold the chopped fresh parsley into the mixture gently.
06 - Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional lemon juice or Mrs. Dash if desired.
07 - Chill if desired, then serve on whole-grain bread, lettuce wraps, or with crackers.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Its ready faster than most takeout orders and uses ingredients that sit happily in your pantry for months.
  • The Mrs. Dash keeps it flavorful without any salt, so you can actually taste the lemon and herbs instead of just sodium.
  • Greek yogurt makes it creamy and tangy without the heaviness of mayo, though you can swap that in if you prefer.
02 -
  • Drain the canned chicken completely or the salad will be watery and the dressing wont stick properly.
  • Dice your vegetables small and uniform so every bite has a little bit of everything instead of big crunchy surprises.
  • Let it chill for at least 15 minutes before serving, the flavors deepen and the yogurt gets creamier as it sits.
03 -
  • Press the drained chicken between paper towels to remove every last bit of moisture before mixing.
  • Chill your mixing bowl for 10 minutes before assembling, it keeps the yogurt cool and the salad crisp longer.
  • Taste the Mrs. Dash before adding black pepper, some blends already have enough spice and you dont want to overpower the freshness.
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