Canned Chicken Salad Mrs. Dash (Printable)

Zesty canned chicken combined with crisp veggies and Mrs. Dash for a fresh, salt-free meal ready in minutes.

# Components:

→ 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 (or mayonnaise as alternative)
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 tablespoon Mrs. Dash Original Blend (or Lemon Pepper Blend)
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)

→ Fresh Herbs

09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Combine drained canned chicken in a large bowl, breaking up any clumps with a fork.
02 - Incorporate finely diced celery, red bell pepper, and red onion into the bowl with chicken.
03 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, Mrs. Dash seasoning, and optional black pepper in a small bowl.
04 - Pour dressing over chicken and vegetables, mixing thoroughly until evenly coated.
05 - Fold in chopped parsley gently to preserve texture.
06 - Taste and modify seasoning if desired by adding more lemon juice or Mrs. Dash.
07 - Chill and serve on whole-grain bread, in lettuce wraps, or with crackers.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 10 minutes flat, making weeknight lunches feel less like a chore and more like a small victory.
  • The Mrs. Dash blend keeps things flavorful without adding sodium, so you can actually taste the ingredients instead of just salt.
  • At its price point, this recipe quietly proves that good food doesn't require fancy proteins or grocery store splurges.
02 -
  • Drain your chicken really well or the salad becomes soggy; I learned this the hard way and it made all the difference on a second try.
  • The lemon juice isn't optional—it brightens everything and makes the canned chicken taste less canned, which is half the battle.
03 -
  • Make it the night before and let it sit in the refrigerator so the flavors meld—it actually tastes better on day two than day one.
  • Keep extra Mrs. Dash on hand because once you taste how it transforms this simple salad, you'll start reaching for it everywhere.
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