Chicken Salad

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and higher in protein.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Grilled chicken breast is leaner, while canned chicken is budget-friendly.

Drain and measure 2 cups of cooked canned chicken.

Chop 2 tablespoons of onion and add to the chicken.

Cut up 1/3 cup of grapes into fourths and add to the mixture.

Add 1/3 cup of dried cranberries to the bowl.

Chop and add 2 boiled eggs to the mixture.

In a separate bowl, combine 1/3 cup sour cream, 1/3 cup Greek yogurt, and 1/3 cup mayonnaise.

Add 2 tablespoons of buttermilk ranch dressing mix, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the dressing mixture.

Stir the dressing ingredients together until well combined.

Add 1/3 cup of roughly chopped pecans to the chicken mixture and stir.

Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir to combine.

Serve on a slice of wheat bread as a sandwich.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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