Weight Watcher Chicken Salad is a quick and tasty dish. It is best for those who follow a strict Weight Watchers diet program. It is a healthy salad with many health benefits. This salad is prepared with reduced-fat chicken, fresh veggies, and mayonnaise. It has low calories and high protein points. Perfect for those individuals who find a light lunch option. It is flavorful, yummy, creamy, and light in taste. Prepare this Weight Watcher Chicken Salad within 15-20 minutes and serve it with sandwiches or wraps. Let’s start the quick salad recipe.
Ingredients
Uncooked Boneless Chicken 3 Cups
Sliced Stalks Celery 2
Reduced Fat Mayonnaise 1/3 Cup
Diced Red Onion 1/3 Cup
Chicken Broth 2tbsps
Dijon Mustard 1tsp
Salt 1/2tsp
Crushed Black Pepper, 1/4 tsp
Fresh Lemon Juice, 1tsp
Ingredient Notes
Chicken: I use low-fat chicken instead of full-fat chicken to reduce the calories points.
Celery: It gives a crispy taste and provides more flavor to the salad.
Red onion: Substitute it with chives or scallions.
Chicken Broth: It is an optional ingredient. I used to make salad yummier and creamier.
Instructions
Warm the water in a large pan to medium flame.
Add boneless chicken to this pan. Sautee it for 10-12 minutes or until it is fully done.
After that, cut the boiled chicken into long and thin strips. Shift it into a bowl.
Next, add onion, salt, stalks of celery, chicken broth, mayonnaise, black pepper, lemon juice, and salt to the same pan.
Combine so all ingredients mix well.
The tasty Weight Watcher Chicken Salad is ready to eat.
Substitutions
Mayonnaise: You can replace this item with plain Greek yogurt to add creaminess.
Herbs: Add your favorite herbs like chopped parsley, mint, or dill.
Additions
You can try this salad with macaroni. Add cooked macaroni with chicken salad to make chicken salad pasta.
Curry seasoning: I suggest you try this dish with different seasonings. Curry seasoning and bagel seasoning are the best options.
Pickles: It adds a tangy, savory, and tasty flavor to the salad.
Nuts: Add crushed nuts like cashews, almonds, pecans, raisins, or walnuts to add a crunchy taste.
Serving Ideas
Enjoy the amazing salad with bagels, chicken wraps, sandwiches, lettuce wraps, and collard green wraps.
Pair it well with grilled or roasted vegetables like cherry tomatoes, broccoli, or zucchini.
Tips
You can use canned store-bought chicken to save time.
Add fresh vegetables like cucumber, bell pepper, onion, cherry tomatoes, or carrot.
Choose low-sodium chicken broth to maintain the points.
You can add spices according to your preference.
Toss the chicken with herbs and seasonings to make it flavorful.
Storage Information
Refrigerator: Pack the salad in a plastic box. Save this box in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Freezer: I would not recommend to freeze it. Because it is made with mayonnaise. It will give a bad small.
FAQs
How can I make chicken salad creamier?
You can add Low-fat Greek yogurt and sour cream to make this salad creamier. I have used less amount of mayonnaise; you can add it to your taste.
Can I customize this salad?
Yes, you can modify the salad recipe to your preferred items. Add fresh fruit like apples, grapes, and cranberries.
Can I replace chicken with other meat options?
You can choose turkey, tuna, or beef meat options. Be sure to adjust the Weight Watchers accordingly before making the dish.
Nutritional Facts Per Serving
Serving Amount: 1 Salad Bowl
Total Calories: 134kcals
Carbohydrates 2g
Fiber 1g
Total Fat: 5g
Sugar 1g
Protein 18g
Sodium 307mg
Iron 2 mg
Total Weight Watchers Points per Serving Size is 4