Light and Easy Chicken Salad

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Looking for a lighter take on classic chicken salad? This homemade version uses light mayo to cut calories and fat, then gets a sweet-crunchy boost from raisins and celery. It’s served on thin apple slices instead of bread which makes for a refreshing low-carb, low-fat option. It’s great for a quick lunch or snack – satisfying and fulfilling without the heaviness.

Why You Should Make This

• Super Quick and Easy: Simple to throw together for a lunch or snack.
• Refreshing and Satisfying: The crisp apples and sweet raisins brighten this recipe and the protein from the chicken keeps you full longer.
• Lower in Calories and Fat: A smarter take on traditional chicken salad. The light mayo keeps the calories/fat down.

Ingredients

• 12.5 oz canned chicken breast in water, drained *7 oz drained
• 1/4 cup Duke’s Light Mayo
• 1 green onion, sliced
• 1 small celery stalk, diced
• dash of salt
• dash of pepper
• 1 Tbsp golden raisins
• 1 small apple, sliced into thin rounds

Directions:

1. In a bowl, add in the drained chicken, mayo, green onion, celery, salt, pepper and raisins.

2. Stir to combine.

3. Slice a small apple into thin rounds. *You should be able to get 6 or 7 rounds.

4. Add some of the chicken salad to the top of each apple round and enjoy!

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