Canned Chicken Mrs. Dash (Printable Version)

A quick, flavorful mix of canned chicken, fresh veggies, and zesty seasoning, perfect for easy meals.

# Ingredient List:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cans (10 oz each) chunk chicken breast, drained

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup celery, finely diced
03 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
04 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced

→ Dressing and Seasoning

05 - 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise for richer texture)
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 tablespoon Mrs. Dash Original Blend (or Lemon Pepper Blend)
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)

→ Fresh Herbs

09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# How to Make:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, add the drained chunk chicken and break it up evenly with a fork.
02 - Incorporate the finely diced celery, red bell pepper, and red onion into the bowl with chicken.
03 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, Mrs. Dash seasoning, and black pepper in a small bowl.
04 - Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture, stirring thoroughly to coat all components.
05 - Gently fold in the chopped fresh parsley to maintain a fresh herbal flavor.
06 - Adjust seasoning as desired by adding more lemon juice or Mrs. Dash, then chill before serving.
07 - Present chilled on whole-grain bread, lettuce wraps, or accompanied by crackers.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 10 minutes, no cooking required, which means lunch is truly done the moment you set down your fork.
  • Mrs. Dash gives you all the flavor without any salt, so you taste the chicken and vegetables as they really are.
  • A single batch feeds four people or gives you leftovers that taste even better the next day.
02 -
  • If your chicken tastes fishy, that's the canned chicken, not you—drain it thoroughly and the lemon juice will cover any off-flavor entirely.
  • Don't skip the dicing of your vegetables; small, uniform pieces make the whole salad feel intentional instead of thrown together.
  • Greek yogurt breaks if you overmix it, so fold gently and stop as soon as everything is combined.
03 -
  • If you're using mayonnaise instead of Greek yogurt, use slightly less because mayo is heavier and will make everything feel dense.
  • Lemon juice is your secret weapon—add it by the teaspoon and taste as you go, because the right amount of brightness changes everything.
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