Canned Chicken Mrs. Dash (Printer View)

Zesty canned chicken mixed with fresh vegetables and Mrs. Dash seasoning for a vibrant, easy meal.

# What you'll need:

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

→ Fresh Herbs

09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# Method:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained canned chicken and break up with a fork.
02 - Incorporate the celery, red bell pepper, and red onion into the chicken mixture.
03 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Mrs. Dash, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
04 - Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture; toss gently to coat evenly.
05 - Fold the chopped parsley into the salad to distribute evenly.
06 - Taste the salad and add more lemon juice or Mrs. Dash as preferred.
07 - Chill and serve on whole-grain bread, lettuce wraps, or with crackers.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in less time than it takes to boil eggs, and tastes like you put real effort into lunch.
  • The Mrs. Dash gives you all the flavor without any of the salt, so you can eat a big bowl without feeling weighed down.
  • You probably already have most of these ingredients sitting in your fridge and pantry right now.
02 -
  • Drain the canned chicken really well, or your salad will end up watery and bland.
  • If you skip the lemon juice, the whole thing tastes flat, so dont leave it out even if youre tempted.
03 -
  • Chill your mixing bowl in the fridge for ten minutes before you start, it keeps everything crisp and cold.
  • Use kitchen shears to snip the parsley right into the bowl, it saves time and keeps your cutting board clean.
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