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This image shows a delicious bowl of chicken salad made with canned chicken, creamy salad dressing, pickle relish, diced apples, chopped pecans, sliced celery, and raisins, creating a flavorful and textured dish.

Chicken Salad With Canned Chicken Recipe

This easy chicken salad with canned chicken is a flavorful mix of creamy dressing, sweet and tangy pickle relish, crunchy celery, crisp apple, buttery pecans, and chewy raisins. A touch of salt and pepper brings everything together for a refreshing, satisfying dish. Chill before serving.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 253 kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing spoon or spatula
  • can opener
  • Small whisk or fork
  • Large mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large apple, cored and diced
  • 1 tsp sweet pickle relish
  • ½ stalk celery, chopped (Optional)
  • 1 can of chunk chicken, drained and flaked
  • ⅔ cup raisins
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp creamy salad dressing
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions
 

  • Combine canned chicken, creamy salad dressing, pickle relish, diced apple, chopped pecans, sliced celery, and raisins in a large mixing bowl.
    This image shows a large mixing bowl filled with canned chicken, creamy dressing, pickle relish, diced apples, chopped pecans, sliced celery, and raisins, as all the ingredients are combined to make a flavorful chicken salad.
  • Stir well to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
    This image shows a spoon stirring the chicken salad mixture, ensuring that the creamy dressing evenly coats the canned chicken, apples, pecans, celery, and raisins for a well-blended and flavorful result.
  • Season with salt and pepper, mixing again to blend flavors.
    This image shows salt and black pepper being sprinkled over the creamy chicken salad mixture, enhancing the flavors and adding a perfectly balanced seasoning to complement the sweet and savory ingredients.
  • Cover and refrigerate until chilled before serving.
    This image shows a bowl of freshly prepared chicken salad being covered with plastic wrap before refrigerating, allowing the flavors to meld together while chilling for a refreshing and delicious dish.

Notes

  • A squeeze of fresh lemon juice adds brightness and enhances the flavors.
  • Fresh dill, parsley, or chives bring a fresh, aromatic touch to the salad.
  • Crushed pita chips, crispy fried onions, or roasted almonds add a satisfying crunch.