Description
Indulge in the creamy and flavorful goodness of this Cajun-spiced chicken salad. Packed with a blend of bold spices and tender chicken, this salad is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- ½ small red onion, finely diced
- 1 small bell pepper, diced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- mixed greens or sandwich bread for serving
Instructions
- Create the Dressing: In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked chicken, celery, red onion, bell pepper, and green onions. Toss until well coated.
- Garnish and Chill: Garnish with parsley if desired. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve: Serve over mixed greens or as a sandwich filling.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Great for meal prep; keeps well for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
