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Chicken Salad Cups

Delicious and healthy chicken salad served in crisp lettuce cups, perfect for a light lunch or appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Salad
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1/2 cup red grapes halved
  • 1/4 cup almonds sliced or chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Serving Cups
  • 8 leaves romaine lettuce or butter lettuce

Method
 

Prepare Chicken Salad
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, mayonnaise, celery, grapes, almonds, dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Assemble Cups
  1. Take a lettuce leaf and spoon a generous amount of the chicken salad into the center.
  2. Repeat with remaining leaves and chicken salad.
  3. Serve immediately on a platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These chicken salad cups can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Keep the lettuce separate until ready to serve to maintain crispness.

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