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old fashioned chicken salad from canned chicken

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Enjoy old fashioned chicken salad with celery either on a salad or in a sandwich. Make chicken salad from canned chicken with a special seasoning.
 
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My family loves my old fashioned chicken salad.  It’s simple and easy. And you could either make this chicken salad from canned chicken or you could shred leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken from your local market.  I know most people add grapes or other fruit to this recipe but we like our chicken salad with celery and onions.  But we do add a secret ingredient.  Ok maybe not too secret  but a little bit of seasoned salt just makes this pop.  

 

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One of the best ways to enjoy this chicken salad is on a sandwich.  You could add a little mayonnaise to your favorite sandwich bread and spoon some of this old fashioned chicken salad onto it.  Serve with potato salad, chips or pickles.  It’s great on a hot summer day.  And the fact that this chicken salad is made from canned chicken is a plus.  Serve lunch without heating up the kitchen.  

What is in this old fashioned chicken salad recipe: 

 

chicken salad ingredients,celery, onion, mayonnaise and seasoning 

Ingredients: 

         

How to Make Chicken Salad with canned chicken:

 

shredded canned chicken

 
Drain both cans of chicken and place in a large bowl.  Shred the canned chicken with a fork until completely shredded.
 
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Add the chopped celery, onion and season with the seasoning salt.  Stir to combine
 
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Add the mayonnaise and mix very well.  Cover and refrigerate at least a couple of hours allowing flavors to marry.  This makes the best sandwiches on just about any kind of bread even pita bread.  Or you could  use an ice cream scoop to serve it over a salad.  This chicken salad is a delicious way to enjoy eating something cool on a hot summer day.
 

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5 from 15 votes

Old Fashioned Chicken Salad from Canned Chicken

Enjoy old fashioned chicken salad with celery either on a salad or in a sandwich. Make chicken salad from canned chicken with a special seasoning
Prep Time10 mins
fridge time2 hrs
Total Time2 hrs 10 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken salad from canned chicken, chicken salad with celery, old fashioned chicken salad
Servings: 4
Calories: 201kcal
Author: Evelyn

Equipment

  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Drain both cans of chicken and place chicken in a large bowl. Shred the canned chicken with a fork until completely shredded.
  • Add the chopped celery, onion and season with the seasoning salt. Stir to combine
  • Add the mayonnaise and mix very well.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least a couple of hours allowing flavors to marry.
  • Serve in sandwiches on just about any kind of bread. Or you could use an ice cream scoop to serve it over a fresh green salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 501mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 198IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg

 
 

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Comments

  1. Crystal

    I love chicken salad! I have several variations I use to make mine, some with nuts, some with dried cranberries, I will add this to my collection, thanks for sharing. 🙂

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  12. Ellen

    Sounds lovely! I think I may try this as a topping for a jacket potato… we're in need of new toppings! xx

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  14. Theresa

    I so want to make this now! Looks amazing & it will be perfect for when my daughter is out of school needing to lunch at home!

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  16. Michelle

    You are so right. Chicken salad is great on a hot summer day. My fav way to eat it is to hollow out a tomato and add a big scoop of chicken salad. Thanks

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  23. Jann

    I cook my chicken in the oven pretty much the same way. Anymore I use boneless chicken. Thinking maybe the bone gives it more flavor. I love pitas and it's one of our favorite summer meals. Thanks for sharing

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  31. Grandma Kc

    Chicken anything is always so much tastier if you cook it on the bone first! And usually cheaper, too! Just stopping before going to the store today!

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  32. Vicki

    I love chicken salad. I usually use a rotisserie chicken. I like to make it with pecans and grapes. Delicious!

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  33. Lisa

    Man oh man, am I hungry now. And it's the middle of the afternoon! This would definitely hit the spot on a hot evening like we've been having. Will have to give it a shot (using white onion instead of red, as it's what I have on hand, though I do love the red more).

    Thank you for making me hungry

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  37. Lisa

    5 stars
    I've only recently become a chicken salad lover. Why only recently? I have no idea. I think someone somewhere along the line made one that did not taste good at all. But now, I love it…especially when it includes red onions!

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