Description
This Creamy Cajun Spiced Chicken Salad is a flavorful and satisfying dish perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. It combines tender cooked chicken with a zesty Cajun-spiced creamy dressing, enhanced by fresh vegetables like celery, red bell pepper, and red onion. Easy to prepare with no cooking required, it’s versatile enough to serve in sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or over greens while being low-carb and gluten-free.
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or chopped)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (or more mayonnaise)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 celery stalk (finely diced)
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Garnish
- Chopped parsley or green onion
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Cajun seasoning, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth to create a creamy, flavorful base.
- Add vegetables and chicken: Add the diced celery, chopped red bell pepper, chopped red onion, and cooked chicken breast to the bowl. Stir gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Taste and adjust seasoning: Sample the mixture and add additional salt, pepper, or Cajun seasoning as needed to suit your spice preference.
- Chill: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop for best taste.
- Serve: Enjoy as a sandwich filling, in lettuce wraps, over a bed of greens, or with your favorite crackers for a versatile meal.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning according to your desired level of spiciness.
- Use rotisserie chicken as a convenient shortcut to save prep time.
- Add chopped hard-boiled egg or avocado to increase richness and texture variety.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute Greek yogurt with extra mayonnaise or a vegan yogurt.
- Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
