Cajun Chicken Salad
I love having some cooked chicken on hand because the opportunities are endless! Chicken salad is a classic and this Cajun Chicken Salad brings a new spin to this summery favorite! You've got the classic chicken salad ingredients in there but then you get this spicy, smokey addition. The crunch from the onion and the celery with the creamy flavors from the mayo and mustard all fit so well together - and of course you need some fresh herbs and lemon juice to brighten it all up! This was delicious served on bread, but it can also be a wrap, a dip, even a melt!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken chopped - rotisserie chicken or check out my recipe
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 celery rib diced
- ½ cup mayo
- ⅓ cup yellow onion diced
- ¼ cup green pepper diced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon
- ½ tbsp parsley minced
- 1 ½ tsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste I didn't need any because my chicken was already so flavorful and between the mayo and Cajun, there was plenty of salt for us!
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a large bowl and stir well until mixed completely.
- For the best flavor, refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour before enjoying!
- Serve Cajun Chicken Salad on bread, in a tortilla, with chips - the choice is yours!
Nutrition
Serving: 0.75cupCalories: 268kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 9gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 0.6gSugar: 1.5g
Please be aware that nutritional values are approximate and intended as a helpful guide
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