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newks chicken salad recipe

newks chicken salad recipe

Recreate the iconic Newks chicken salad recipe at home with simple ingredients. This creamy and crunchy dish is perfect for sandwiches or salads. Discover how to make it today!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 0.5 cups Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Celery finely chopped
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 splash Lemon juice optional
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Chopping board
  • Spoon for mixing
  • Toasting Pan

Method
 

  1. Gather all the ingredients.
  2. Shred or dice the cooked chicken.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken with half a cup of mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt) and mix gently until evenly coated.
  4. Finely chop the celery and fold it into the mixture along with a dash of salt and pepper.
  5. Taste the mixture and adjust flavoring with lemon juice or Dijon mustard if desired.
  6. If using, add any optional ingredients like dried cranberries or chopped apples.
  7. Chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  8. Give it another quick stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg
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