EASY CHICKEN OR TUNA SALAD

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This was one of the first dishes I learned to prepare MANY years ago when I was just getting interested in cooking. I know that there a many variations of chicken salad but this is the way my Mom did it so that's the way I do it.

Provided by Jeanne Benavidez

Categories     Tuna Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large can chunk chicken or tuna
2 Tbsp dill pickle relish
1 small onion, finely diced
1/2 c celery, finely chopped
1/2 c bell pepper, finely diced (any color)
1/2 c black or green olives, chopped
3 hard boiled eggs
3 Tbsp salad dressing or mayo
2 small roma tomatoes, diced
2 c shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • 1. In medium bowl, combine chicken or tuna, pickle relish, onion, celery, bell pepper, olives,and tomatoes. . Stir gently to combine.
  • 2. Peel and roughly chop the hard boiled eggs into the mixture.
  • 3. Add the salad dressing and gently fold all ingredients together
  • 4. If serving immediately, fold in the lettuce; if not, fold it in just before serving.
  • 5. This is great served in a hollowed out tomato, on your favorite bread or wrapped in a lettuce leaf. Use your imagination.

Eshyam Zainah
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I'm not a big fan of tuna salad, but this recipe is really good. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the dressing is perfectly creamy.


Adepa Maame
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This salad is a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They love the creamy dressing and the crunchy celery and onion.


Rahish Dangol
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I love this salad! It's so creamy and flavorful. I always make it for potlucks and it's always a hit.


R.K Sumon
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I usually double the recipe so I have plenty of leftovers.


Mikesha Short
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken salad, but this recipe is really good. The flavors are perfectly balanced and it's not too mayonnaise-y.


Nawab Ayash
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or tuna. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


supernice
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I'm not a fan of mayonnaise, but this salad is still really good. I used Greek yogurt instead and it turned out great.


Antonio Jovanovski
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Dandre Bloem
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.


jwala ghimire
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I love that this recipe is so customizable. I can add whatever ingredients I have on hand, and it always turns out great.


Jessica Cartwright
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I usually make it on the weekend and then have it for lunch throughout the week.


Kerim Hadzic
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors are perfectly balanced.


Rey Rey420
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or tuna. It's also really affordable to make.


Maximiliano Anrubio
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I love this salad! It's so creamy and flavorful. I always make a double batch so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Salman RajPut
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This is my go-to chicken salad recipe. It's so versatile and I can always find something to add to it to make it my own.


Regent Ovat
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Purusottam Aryal
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I like to add a little bit of chopped apple for a sweet crunch. It's also great as a sandwich filling.


Corey Kurer
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect balance of creamy and tangy, and the celery and onion add a nice crunch. I usually add a little bit of Dijon mustard for an extra kick.


Parince Armani
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This chicken salad is a lifesaver! It's so easy to make and always a hit at potlucks. I love that I can use either chicken or tuna, depending on what I have on hand.