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Dinner for 2

Classic Chicken Salad

$6.16for 415 minServes 2

Chopped chicken combines with mayonnaise, celery, green onion, mustard, and dill for a creamy seasoned salad.

Classic Chicken Salad

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What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Chicken breast, 0.65 lb$3.49/lb typical0.65 lb$2.18Typical price
Celery, a little$2.29 each typicala little$0.22Typical price
Green onions, a little$1.19 each typicala little$0.17Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typicala little$0.01Typical price
Total for the servings shown$3.08

Swaps

  • Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Mustard, mayo, ketchupSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

  • 15 minstart to table
  • Easydifficulty
  • 2servings (the source says 6, which counts pieces)
  • $typical cost tier

AmericanDairy-freeGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetFamilySide dishesLunchesDinnersNo-cookSummer

Typical price

$1.54 per serving$6.16 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chopped chicken
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 rib celery
  • 1 green onion
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp seasoned salt (optional)
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper (optional)
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh dill (optional)

Steps

  1. Stir mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, seasoned salt, pepper, and dill in a medium bowl.
  2. Fold in the chopped chicken, celery, and green onion until evenly coated.
  3. Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
  4. Chill the salad for 5 minutes before serving.

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