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Chicken Salad USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes

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
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 6
Program Type: CACFP
Program Meal Type: Lunch, Supper
Conventional Meal Category: Main Dish (Entrée)
Program Meal Component: Meats
Vegetable Subgroup: Other Vegetables
Meal Service Temperature: Cold
Cooking Method: No Cook
Season: Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter
25 servings
Calories: 171

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.

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 0½ cup (No. 8 scoop) | Calories: 171 | Total Carbohydrate: 9g | Protein: 17g | Total Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 183mg | Dietary Fiber: 1g | Total Sugars: 3g | Vitamin A: 112IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg | Added Sugars included: 10000g