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Chicken salad
Calories & nutrition facts
without dressing
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 70 kcal —
- Protein 8 g 16%
- Carbohydrate 2.4 g 1%
- Fat 2.9 g 4%
- Saturated fat 0.4 g 2%
- Fibre 0.7 g 3%
- Sugars 2 g —
- Sodium 167 mg 7%
- Cholesterol 18.8 mg 6%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 63.4 µg 7%
- Vitamin C 30.8 mg 34%
- Vitamin D 0.03 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 1.2 mg 8%
- Vitamin K 46.9 µg 39%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.08 mg 7%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.1 mg 8%
- Niacin (B3) 3 mg 19%
- Vitamin B6 0.28 mg 16%
- Folate (B9) 30.6 µg 8%
- Vitamin B12 0.33 µg 14%
Minerals
- Calcium 24.1 mg 2%
- Iron 0.49 mg 3%
- Magnesium 19.3 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 74.4 mg 6%
- Potassium 317 mg 7%
- Zinc 0.43 mg 4%
- Copper 0.03 mg 4%
- Manganese 0.2 mg 9%
- Selenium 8.1 µg 15%
- Iodine 2.7 µg 2%
Similar foods
- Chicken salad sandwichon white246 kcal / 100 g
- Brazilian chicken saladunsalted144 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken salad wrapsandwich269 kcal / 100 g
- Poultry saladchicken, with vinegar marinade123 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken Caesar salad225 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken or turkey saladmade with any type of fat free dressing111 kcal / 100 g
- Garden saladadded chicken, no added dressing71 kcal / 100 g
- Poultry salad sandwichchicken186 kcal / 100 g
- Greek saladwithout dressing69 kcal / 100 g
- Vegetable saladraw, without oil, unsalted35 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Chicken salad
How do you make chicken salad that does not turn watery?
Cool cooked chicken completely before mixing it with the dressing, and dry washed lettuce and other leaves thoroughly. Add cucumber and dressing just before serving; salt tomatoes at the last moment so they do not release liquid into the bowl.
What dressing goes well with chicken salad?
A lemon-and-mustard vinaigrette cuts through rich chicken, while yoghurt with herbs makes a creamy dressing without mayonnaise. For a classic deli-style version, use mayonnaise with a little lemon juice, celery and black pepper.
How long does chicken salad keep in the fridge?
Refrigerate it in a covered container within two hours of making it and eat it within three days. Keep it cold when serving, and do not leave it out for more than two hours.
Can you freeze chicken salad?
Freezing is not a good choice for a dressed salad: mayonnaise can split and lettuce or cucumber turns limp and watery. Freeze plain cooked chicken separately, then thaw it in the fridge and assemble the salad fresh.
What can you serve with chicken salad?
Serve it with crusty bread, new potatoes or crackers for a light meal; sliced apple, grapes or toasted nuts add a familiar sweet-and-crunchy contrast. It also works as a filling for a jacket potato or a sandwich.
Can you make chicken salad with leftover roast chicken?
Yes. Remove the meat from the bones, discard the skin if you prefer, and chill it promptly before mixing it with the other ingredients. Shred or dice it so the dressing coats the pieces evenly.
How does chicken salad compare with chicken Caesar salad?
Chicken Caesar salad has 174 kcal and 19.1 g protein per 100 g, compared with 70 kcal and 8 g protein in chicken salad. Caesar dressing, cheese and croutons typically make it a richer, more substantial salad.
Is chicken salad a source of vitamin C?
Yes. It is a source of vitamin C, with 30.8 mg per 100 g; the amount largely comes from the salad vegetables rather than the chicken.
Source: Fineli (Finland) 7518 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
