This is my absolute simplest way to make chicken salad. It can be thrown together in a few minutes and is a great meal to take on the go. This is one of those light meals that I make a bunch of on Sunday and snack on throughout the week. Sometimes I need a bite of something flavorful and this hits the spot. I can throw some in a lettuce wrap, on an avocado, in a tomato, or simply on a spoon. Check it out. 

Here’s what you need: 

3 lbs cooked, cooled and shredded chicken (about 1 whole chicken)

3 celery stalks, diced (optional)

4 tbsp relish or diced pickles

1 small box of raisins or 1 diced Apple (cranberries work great too if you’re okay with the extra sugar)

1 handful of sliced almonds (pecans are delicious here too)

1/4 cup homemade mayo

1 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

Gourmet variations to add: 

1 tsp dijon mustard

1 tbsp lemon zest

juice of half a lemon

Here’s what you do: 

1. In a large bowl combine chicken, celery, raisins, almonds and mayo. Mix well.

2. Add in salt and pepper. Enjoy!

Variations:

1. Add in mustard, lemon zest and lemon juice. Enjoy!

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