Tara's Sweet and Chunky Chicken Salad

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
3%
Tara's Sweet and Chunky Chicken Salad
15 min.
4
234kcal

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Are you tired of the same old boring lunches or in need of a quick and delicious dinner idea? Look no further! This Tara's Sweet and Chunky Chicken Salad is the perfect solution for your culinary needs. Not only is it ready in just 15 minutes, but it's also a delightful gluten-free and dairy-free option that serves four generous portions. With a caloric breakdown of 234 kcal per serving, this recipe is well-balanced, featuring 32.77% protein, 52.65% fat, and 14.58% carbohydrates.

This mouth-watering chicken salad is the epitome of a versatile meal, fitting seamlessly into your lunchbox, served as a main course, or even as a hearty dinner. The star of the dish is the 10-ounce chunk chicken, which is combined with a delightful array of ingredients to create a symphony of flavors. You'll find a perfect balance of tangy dill pickle, the subtle sweetness of dried cranberries, and a satisfying crunch from the sunflower seeds. To bring it all together, a touch of mayonnaise is added for creaminess, and chopped onion adds a pleasant bite.

Preparing this recipe is a breeze, requiring only a medium bowl and a few simple steps. The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity and the quality of its ingredients. It's a testament to the idea that great meals don't have to be complicated or time-consuming. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out, Tara's Sweet and Chunky Chicken Salad is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection. So why wait? Give your taste buds a treat and whip up this delightful dish today!

Ingredients

  • 10 ounce chicken broth chunk drained canned
  • 0.1 cup dill pickles chopped
  • 0.3 cup cranberries dried
  • tablespoons mayonnaise 
  • 0.1 cup onion chopped
  • tablespoons sunflower seeds 

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Without breaking up large chicken pieces, empty canned chicken into medium bowl. Stir in mayonnaise, pickle, onion, sunflower seeds, and cranberries; mix until well blended and very large chicken chunks are broken up.

Nutrition Facts

Calories234kcal
Protein32.77%
Fat52.65%
Carbs14.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.25
Glycemic Load
0.24
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
7.4591304141542%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.05mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.25mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.18mg
Quercetin
1.36mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:233.79kcal
11.69%
Fat:13.66g
21.01%
Saturated Fat:2.65g
16.55%
Carbohydrates:8.51g
2.84%
Net Carbohydrates:7.55g
2.74%
Sugar:5.94g
6.6%
Cholesterol:38.38mg
12.79%
Sodium:423.2mg
18.4%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.13g
38.25%
Selenium:15.92µg
22.75%
Vitamin E:2.38mg
15.87%
Phosphorus:145.68mg
14.57%
Vitamin K:14.39µg
13.7%
Zinc:2.05mg
13.69%
Vitamin B12:0.72µg
11.95%
Vitamin B3:2.17mg
10.85%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.64%
Magnesium:30.9mg
7.73%
Iron:1.25mg
6.94%
Copper:0.13mg
6.73%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.33%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.65%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.34%
Potassium:158.1mg
4.52%
Fiber:0.96g
3.84%
Folate:14.43µg
3.61%
Vitamin A:140.77IU
2.82%
Calcium:18.63mg
1.86%
Source:Allrecipes