Chicken Salad

Diseases and conditions Diet and nutrition Kidney diseases and conditions Diet and meal planning Early stage kidney disease Dialysis diet CKD diet
This easy Chicken Salad is ideal for CKD stages 1-5 and diabetes. It's low in sodium, carbs, and fat, making it a healthy choice for a satisfying meal.
Meal Type Dinner , Easy , Lunch , Main course , Salad
Diets Gluten free , Low carb , Low cholesterol , Low phosphorus , Low potassium , Nut free
Ingredients
Yield:
Serves 5
  • 2 cans of canned chicken packed in water
  • ½ cup grapes
  • 2 green onions
  • 3 Tablespoons light mayonnaise
  • 2 medium Gala apples
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
Chicken Salad
Directions
Prep: 20 min, Cook: 1 hr, Total: 1 hr 20 min
  1. Rinse and drain cans of chicken.
  2. Cut grapes in half.
  3. Chop green onions.
  4. Core and chop apples.
  5. Mix all ingredients together.
  6. Allow to rest in refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.
  7. The chicken salad can be paired with white bread or low sodium crackers.
  8. These items were not included in the nutritional analysis.
Nutritional Information
  • Calories 138
  • Carbohydrates 16.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber 1.8 g
  • Protein 9.7 g
  • Fat 3.5 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.7 g
  • Sodium 258.5 mg
  • Potassium 187.5 mg
  • Calcium 13.4 mg
  • Phosphorus 81.5 mg
These recipes are for informational use only and not a substitute for medical or dietary advice. Consult your healthcare provider or dietitian for personalized guidance.
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