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The Ultimate Chicken Salad

Recipe by Alex’s Kitchen Story on InstagramAdded 1 November 2026.

15 minutes to prep. A hearty chicken salad packed with crunchy nuts, seeds, and a sweet‑savory miso‑maple dressing. Fresh lettuce and celery provide a crisp base, while generous Parmesan adds richness. Perfect for a quick, satisfying lunch or dinner for four.

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The Ultimate Chicken Salad by Alex’s Kitchen Story, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Slide the lettuce head and celery into a salad bowl.

  2. Break up the cooked chicken and add it to the bowl, then grate plenty of Parmesan over the top.

  3. Make the dressing: dice the dates and combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, diced dates, miso, whole grain mustard, maple syrup, mayonnaise, and water in a jug; mix well.

  4. Pour the dressing over the salad.

  5. Roughly dice the dill, nuts, and seeds and sprinkle them on top.

  6. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to combine.

Tips while you cook

Prepare the dressing first
Dice the dates and blend all dressing ingredients in a jug before adding it to the salad.
Toss after dressing
After pouring the dressing, toss the salad to evenly coat the chicken and vegetables.
Add nuts and seeds last
Roughly dice the dill, nuts, and seeds and sprinkle them on top just before serving.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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