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Protein-rich chicken salad with mixed vegetable garnish and mayonnaise
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Chicken garnish salad (150 g) has 278 calories. That works out to 185 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.7 g of carbs, 15.3 g of protein, 18.6 g of fat and 2.4 g of fiber. Its 5.1 mg of B3 covers 32% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
278
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
11.7g
· 4% DV
Protein
15.3g
· 31% DV
Fat
18.6g
· 24% DV
Fiber
2.4g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 17% · Protein 22% · Fat 61%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 278 kcal | |
| Total fat | 18.6 g | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 3.15 g | 16% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 630 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrate | 11.7 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Protein | 15.3 g | 31% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 278 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (mini) | 20 g | 37 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (small) | 40 g | 74 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 140 g | 259 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 333 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 200 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 250 g | 463 kcal |
Calculated from 185 calories per 100 g.
Chicken garnish salad is made by combining cooked, cooled chicken with mixed vegetables and mayonnaise. Drain the vegetables well and fold everything together gently; chilling it before serving helps the flavours come together without making the dressing runny.
Chicken garnish salad typically uses peas, carrots and potatoes, along with cooked chicken and mayonnaise. Some versions include sweetcorn or chopped pickles, but the mixed-vegetable combination gives the salad its characteristic texture.
No, not exactly: Chicken garnish salad includes chicken, while Russian salad is commonly made from diced vegetables bound with mayonnaise. The recipes overlap, and some cooks add meat to Russian salad, so the names can vary by household and region.
Yes, cooled rotisserie chicken works well in Chicken garnish salad. Remove the skin and bones, then shred or dice the meat before mixing it with the vegetables; avoid adding warm chicken, which can loosen the mayonnaise dressing.
To keep Chicken garnish salad from getting watery, drain the mixed vegetables thoroughly and cool all cooked ingredients before adding mayonnaise. If you use pickles, drain them after chopping too, since excess liquid can thin the dressing.
Yes, Chicken garnish salad can be prepared ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator until serving. For the best texture, mix in the dressing after the chicken and vegetables have cooled, and stir the salad gently before bringing it to the table.
Chicken garnish salad keeps for about 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Because it contains cooked chicken and mayonnaise, return leftovers to the fridge promptly rather than leaving the salad out during a meal.
No, freezing Chicken garnish salad is not recommended. Mayonnaise can separate as it thaws, and potatoes and other vegetables often become soft and watery; freeze cooked chicken separately if you want to prepare part of the dish in advance.
Chicken garnish salad goes well with grilled meats, baked chicken or a simple green salad. It can also be served as a cold side dish with bread or crackers, or as part of a buffet spread.
Yes, Chicken garnish salad can be taken on a picnic if you keep it cold in an insulated cooler with ice packs. Put it back in the cooler between servings, and discard any portion that has been left warm for an extended time.
Vitamins
B3
5.1mg · 32% DV
Vitamin K
27µg · 23% DV
Biotin
6µg · 20% DV
B6
0.33mg · 19% DV
Minerals
Sodium
630mg · 27% DV
Selenium
15µg · 27% DV
Phosphorus
162mg · 23% DV
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Potassium ⭐
315mg · 9% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 278 calories in 1 serving (medium) (150 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Chicken garnish salad is a Turkish-style cold salad of cooked chicken mixed with diced vegetables—often peas, carrots and potatoes—and usually mayonnaise. It is a practical home dish, sometimes made with ready-prepared mixed vegetables, and is also familiar on buffet tables.
Serve it chilled as a side or meze, alongside other salads and bread, or as part of a spread for guests. The chicken makes it a protein-rich salad, while mayonnaise adds richness and the vegetables contribute some fibre. For a lighter dressing, replace part of the mayonnaise with plain yoghurt; mixing it in shortly before serving helps keep the salad fresh.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.15g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.65g
POLYUNSATURATED
5.25g
Omega 6:3 ratio 60:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (60:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.