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Loaded Chicken Tuna Salad

Cultural Context

Loaded Chicken Tuna Salad is a classic American dish that combines the best of both worlds: tender chicken and flavorful tuna. This dish is often enjoyed as a hearty lunch or a light dinner, perfect for meal prep or picnics. The combination of ingredients allows for a customizable experience, with many variations across households. Today, it's a popular choice for those seeking a protein-packed meal that can be made quickly and easily.

AmericanUSmain
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 small can canned chicken (12.5 oz)
2 cans canned tuna (5 oz each)
1 apple (about 3/4 cup, cubed)
a few grapes (about 1/3 cup, chopped)
1/3 cup red onion (chopped)
3 tablespoons sugar-free pickles (chopped)
1 tablespoon stevia
1/3 cup pecans (optional)
celery (to taste, chopped)
mayonnaise (to taste)
black pepper (to taste)

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Canned chicken is a budget-friendly option that saves time.

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: fresh tuna

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Canned salmon offers a similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.

1

Open the can of chicken and drain it, then place it in a large mixing bowl.

2

Open two cans of tuna, drain them, and add to the bowl with the chicken.

3

Chop one apple into small cubes and add it to the bowl.

4

Chop a few grapes and add them to the bowl.

5

Chop 1/3 cup of red onion and add it to the bowl.

6

Cut hard-boiled eggs into small pieces and add them to the bowl.

7

Chop water chestnuts into small pieces and add them to the bowl.

8

Add 3 tablespoons of sugar-free pickles to the mixture.

9

Add 1 tablespoon of stevia to the mixture.

10

Add mayonnaise to the mixture to taste and mix everything together.

11

Add black pepper to taste and mix again.

12

Chop celery into small pieces, removing any strings, and add to the mixture.

13

Optionally, add 1/3 cup of pecans to the salad or sprinkle them on top when serving.

14

Stir everything together until well combined.

Cooking Techniques

mixingchopping

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlknifecutting boardspoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

low-carb

Allergens

fishmilkeggs

Also Known As

Tuna Chicken SaladChicken Tuna Salad

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