This Simple Cooking with Heart recipe is an easy, no-cook, one-dish, American dinner that you can whip together in about 15 minutes!
Nutrition Facts
Chicken and Green Bean Salad
Calories
Protein
Fiber
Cost Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Calories | 251 | |
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Total Fat | 13.5 g | |
Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | |
Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 8.0 g | |
Cholesterol | 70 mg | |
Sodium | 360 mg | |
Total Carbohydrate | 11 g | |
Dietary Fiber | 5 g | |
Sugars | 5 g | |
Protein | 23 g |
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Green Bean Salad:
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2 cup shredded chicken (from half of a rotisserie chicken) OR -
20 ounces canned, salt-free white meat chicken (drained) -
31 oz canned, no-salt-added or low-sodium green beans (drained, rinsed) -
3 stalk celery (chopped) -
3 Tbsp chopped, unsalted, unoiled almonds (or any nut on sale)
For the Dressing:
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1 Tbsp Dijon mustard or spicy brown mustard OR -
1 tsp ground mustard and mix with 2 teaspoons water -
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil or canola oil -
2 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar -
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme -
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
Directions
For the Chicken and Green Bean Salad:
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Add ingredients into a large bowl and mix together. -
Add dressing to salad, tossing to combine.
For the Dressing:
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Add mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, thyme and pepper to a small bowl. -
Use a fork or whisk to combine.
Cooking Tip: Kids can help crush the almonds! Just put in a sealed plastic bag and let them gently smash with a rolling pin or the back of a small pan.
Keep it Healthy: Seeds like hulled unsalted pumpkin seeds or unsalted sunflower seeds can be used instead of nuts in any recipe. They are just as nutritious!
Tip: Instead of celery, a 12-ounce package of shredded cabbage or shredded carrots can be used. Or, even a chopped cucumber! Just look at what is on sale and what you like to eat.

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