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Simple Chicken Salad Recipe for Kids Lunches

A basic chicken salad sandwich recipe that is easy for kids to help make and perfect for lunches, picnics, or quick meals.

Simple chicken salad sandwich

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 slices bread, croissants, or rolls
  • Lettuce leaves, optional

Directions

  1. Place chicken, celery, mayonnaise, and pickle relish in a mixing bowl.
  2. Stir until well combined.
  3. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Spread the chicken salad onto bread, croissants, or rolls.
  5. Add lettuce if desired and top with another slice of bread.
  6. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.

Kid Cooking Tip: Younger kids can measure ingredients and stir the mixture, while older kids can chop celery with a kid-safe knife.

Variation: Add diced apples, grapes, dried cranberries, chopped almonds, or shredded cheese for different flavors and textures.

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