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Chicken Soup Chicken Salad

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Chicken Soup Chicken Salad is a creamy and satisfying way to transform leftover chicken soup ingredients into a fresh new meal. Packed with tender chicken, vegetables, and a flavorful dressing, it’s perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or meal prep lunches.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked chicken from chicken soup, shredded or chopped
  • 1 cup cooked carrots from chicken soup, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries (optional)
  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 1 diced apple (optional)
  • Sliced grapes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Remove the cooked chicken and vegetables from the soup and allow them to cool completely.
  2. Chop or shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Dice the cooked carrots and finely chop the celery and red onion.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Whisk until smooth.
  6. Add the chicken, carrots, celery, and red onion to the bowl.
  7. Stir until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
  8. Fold in any optional add-ins if desired.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  10. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  11. Serve on sandwiches, wraps, lettuce cups, crackers, or over mixed greens.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken if leftover soup chicken is unavailable.
  • For a lighter version, replace part or all of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
  • The flavor improves after a few hours of chilling.
  • Add apples, grapes, cranberries, or nuts for extra texture and sweetness.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Freezing is not recommended due to the mayonnaise-based dressing.

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