Chicken Salad USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes

Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 6
This classic chicken salad features tender diced chicken, fresh celery and onions, and a low-fat creamy dressing.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
½ cup (No. 8 scoop) provides ¼ cup vegetable
(¼ cup other vegetable), 2 oz eq meat/meat alternate.
SOURCE
USDA Standardized Recipes Project - 2024
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients
 

6 Servings

  • 12 oz Chicken, diced, cooked, frozen, thawed
  • 1 ¼ cup or 4 oz Onion, white, fresh, small dice
  • 1 cup or 4 oz Celery, fresh, small dice
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise, low-fat
  • 1 Tbsp Parsley, dry
  • 2 tsp Juice, lemon
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • ¼ tsp Mustard, dry
  • ¼ tsp Salt

Quantity
 

6 Servings

  • 12 oz Chicken, diced, cooked, frozen, thawed
  • 1 ¼ cup or 4 oz Onion, white, fresh, small dice
  • 1 cup or 4 oz Celery, fresh, small dice
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise, low-fat
  • 1 Tbsp Parsley, dry
  • 2 tsp Juice, lemon
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • ¼ tsp Mustard, dry
  • ¼ tsp Salt

Ingredients
 

6 Servings

  • 12 oz Chicken, diced, cooked, frozen, thawed
  • 1 ¼ cup or 4 oz Onion, white, fresh, small dice
  • 1 cup or 4 oz Celery, fresh, small dice
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise, low-fat
  • 1 Tbsp Parsley, dry
  • 2 tsp Juice, lemon
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • ¼ tsp Mustard, dry
  • ¼ tsp Salt

Quantity
 

6 Servings

  • 12 oz Chicken, diced, cooked, frozen, thawed
  • 1 ¼ cup or 4 oz Onion, white, fresh, small dice
  • 1 cup or 4 oz Celery, fresh, small dice
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise, low-fat
  • 1 Tbsp Parsley, dry
  • 2 tsp Juice, lemon
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • ¼ tsp Mustard, dry
  • ¼ tsp Salt
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Ingredients
 

6 Servings

  • 12 oz Chicken, diced, cooked, frozen, thawed
  • 1 ¼ cup or 4 oz Onion, white, fresh, small dice
  • 1 cup or 4 oz Celery, fresh, small dice
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise, low-fat
  • 1 Tbsp Parsley, dry
  • 2 tsp Juice, lemon
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • ¼ tsp Mustard, dry
  • ¼ tsp Salt

Quantity
 

6 Servings

  • 12 oz Chicken, diced, cooked, frozen, thawed
  • 1 ¼ cup or 4 oz Onion, white, fresh, small dice
  • 1 cup or 4 oz Celery, fresh, small dice
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise, low-fat
  • 1 Tbsp Parsley, dry
  • 2 tsp Juice, lemon
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • ¼ tsp Mustard, dry
  • ¼ tsp Salt
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

6 Servings

  • 12 oz Chicken, diced, cooked, frozen, thawed
  • 1 ¼ cup or 4 oz Onion, white, fresh, small dice
  • 1 cup or 4 oz Celery, fresh, small dice
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise, low-fat
  • 1 Tbsp Parsley, dry
  • 2 tsp Juice, lemon
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • ¼ tsp Mustard, dry
  • ¼ tsp Salt

Quantity
 

6 Servings

  • 12 oz Chicken, diced, cooked, frozen, thawed
  • 1 ¼ cup or 4 oz Onion, white, fresh, small dice
  • 1 cup or 4 oz Celery, fresh, small dice
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise, low-fat
  • 1 Tbsp Parsley, dry
  • 2 tsp Juice, lemon
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • ¼ tsp Mustard, dry
  • ¼ tsp Salt
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

6 Servings

  • 12 oz Chicken, diced, cooked, frozen, thawed
  • 1 ¼ cup or 4 oz Onion, white, fresh, small dice
  • 1 cup or 4 oz Celery, fresh, small dice
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise, low-fat
  • 1 Tbsp Parsley, dry
  • 2 tsp Juice, lemon
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • ¼ tsp Mustard, dry
  • ¼ tsp Salt

Quantity
 

6 Servings

  • 12 oz Chicken, diced, cooked, frozen, thawed
  • 1 ¼ cup or 4 oz Onion, white, fresh, small dice
  • 1 cup or 4 oz Celery, fresh, small dice
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise, low-fat
  • 1 Tbsp Parsley, dry
  • 2 tsp Juice, lemon
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • ¼ tsp Mustard, dry
  • ¼ tsp Salt
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Instructions
 

  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, onion, celery, mayonnaise, dry parsley, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dry mustard, and salt. Stir until well combined.
    Critical Control Point:
    Cool to 40 °F or below within 4 hours.
  • Serve ½ cup portions using a No. 8 scoop.
    Critical Control Point:
    Hold for cold service at 40 °F or below.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Chicken Salad USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes
Amount Per Serving
 
0 ½ cup (No. 8 scoop)
Calories
171
Total Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
 
55
mg
18
%
Sodium
 
183
mg
8
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
9
g
3
%
Dietary Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Total Sugars
 
3
g
3
%
Added Sugars included
 
10000
g
Protein
 
17
g
34
%
Vitamin A
 
112
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
28
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
N/A=data not available
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Notes

The food safety temperatures are based on the FDA Food Code. Some information included may be different in your state. Always check with your local regulatory authority (health department) or sponsoring organization (sponsor) for guidance on current food safety requirements in your operation.
Yield / Volume