Deli-Style Chicken Salad
Skip the deli and make this easy Chicken Salad With Miracle Whip at home. Simple, fresh, and delicious! ✨
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup Miracle Whip
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 4 cups cooked chicken cubed or shredded
- 1 cup dried cranberries dried cherries, or grape halves
- ½ cup chopped celery
- 2 green onions chopped
- ¾ cup green pepper or apple chopped
- 1 cup toasted pecans chopped
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Miracle Whip, paprika, and seasoning salt. Mix until well combined.½ cup mayonnaise, ½ cup Miracle Whip, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- Add the chicken, dried fruit or grapes, celery, green onions, green pepper or apple, and pecans. Mix well.4 cups cooked chicken, 1 cup dried cranberries, ½ cup chopped celery, 2 green onions, ¾ cup green pepper or apple, 1 cup toasted pecans
- Season with black pepper to taste. Mix well.ground black pepper
- Chill at least 1 hour, preferably 4-6 hours, before serving.
Notes
🥡 STORAGE: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator
Keep for up to 3-4 days
Do not leave at room temperature for more than 2 hours
♨️ REHEATING: No reheating needed
Serve chilled for the best flavor
❄️ FREEZING: Not recommended due to dressing separation
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS: Chill before serving for best flavor
Toast pecans for better texture and taste
Cut ingredients evenly for a consistent texture
Adjust seasoning before serving
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS: Use rotisserie chicken for a faster prep option
Poach chicken for a tender, neutral flavor base
Bake chicken breasts at 375°F until cooked through
♻️ LEFTOVERS: Use in sandwiches or wraps
Serve over lettuce for a low-carb option
Stuff into croissants or pita bread
📝 NOTES: Do not skip the chill time; it helps the flavors blend together
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 452mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 231IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
