Ace's Gala Chicken Salad Recipe

A delightful twist on classic chicken salad! This recipe features juicy chicken, crisp Gala apples, crunchy almonds, and a creamy dressing – all coming together in under 15 minutes. Perfect for a light lunch, a quick dinner, or a tasty appetizer.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 256.6 kcal
Protein 27g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ace's Gala Chicken Salad

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 1 large Gala apple, cored and diced
  • 1/4 cup celery, diced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted (optional)
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

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How to Make Ace's Gala Chicken Salad

  1. Cook chicken breast until fully cooked and shred. Let it cool completely.
  2. Dice Gala apple into small pieces (about 1/2 inch).
  3. Roughly chop 1/4 cup of almonds.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced apple, and chopped almonds.
  5. Add 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  8. Serve chilled on bread, crackers, or lettuce cups.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

34 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

12g

Carbs

4g