My Signature Chicken Salad
My Signature Chicken Salad balances tender, ginger-poached chicken with crisp celery and apple, sweet raisins, and toasty walnuts in a creamy, lightly spiced dressing. Subtle star anise and fresh ginger add aromatic depth that makes each bite bright and layered. Perfect for lunch sandwiches, picnic spreads, or a light dinner alongside greens.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in My Signature Chicken Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 68
- Inflammatory
- 67
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the 1-inch piece of ginger and the star anise into a pot of water over medium heat and bring it to a boil. Add the chicken to the water. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the middle, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool. When cool enough to handle, dice into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Whisk together the mayonnaise, salt, pepper, paprika, and honey to make a dressing; set aside.
- 3
In a bowl, combine the diced chicken, celery, apple, onion, raisins, walnuts, and 2 teaspoons minced ginger. Drizzle the dressing over the chicken mixture; stir until the pieces are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Calories 580.54 kcal High 29%
- Protein 37.84 g Good Source 76%
- Carbohydrate 28.53 g 10%
- Total Fat 34.82 g High 45%
- Saturated Fat 4.3 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 110.16 mg High 37%
- Sodium 349.75 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 4.09 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 12.44 g --
- Added Sugars 0.38 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 41.83 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.68 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 278.74 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 11.2 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.24 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
My Signature Chicken Salad is made with 13 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery, Chicken Breast, and Chopped Walnuts. Each serving provides about 580.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is My Signature Chicken Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery, Chicken Breast, Chopped Walnuts, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make My Signature Chicken Salad?
- About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 580.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is My Signature Chicken Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is My Signature Chicken Salad healthy?
- My Signature Chicken Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 580.54 calories and 37.84 g of protein, or 76% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 349.75 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.3 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Eggs, Milk, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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