{"id":952005,"date":"2019-03-26T10:05:26","date_gmt":"2019-03-26T15:05:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=952005"},"modified":"2024-10-18T06:07:35","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T11:07:35","slug":"is-chicken-salad-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/is-chicken-salad-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"You Can Make a Healthy Chicken Salad. Here’s How."},"content":{"rendered":"

A classic sandwich filling, chicken salad has been a family favorite for decades. But is chicken salad healthy? We took a look to determine the answer once and for all.<\/p>\r\n

Check out our most popular chicken salad recipes.<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Is Chicken Salad Healthy?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n

Depending on the ingredients you use (and how much!), chicken salad can certainly be a healthy, nutritious choice. The amount of mayonnaise you use is the biggest factor in determining how healthy chicken salad is since the spread is high in saturated fats and calories.<\/p>\r\n

The type of chicken you use also impacts nutrition. If you use breast meat (as opposed to dark meat or chicken cooked with the skin on<\/a>) the salad will have less cholesterol and saturated fat. Celery, onion and any other produce incorporated in the salad will add vitamins, minerals and fiber. And what you serve your chicken salad on will also make an impact, as white bread provides less nutrition than whole grain bread<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

Psst! Here's the real difference between whole wheat and whole grain bread.<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n

How Do You Make Healthy Chicken Salad?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n

Here are some ways to make chicken salad healthier for you and your family:<\/p>\r\n\r\n