FOOD NEWS
The Secret Ingredient For Adding A Dash Of Sweetness To Your Chicken Salad
By Julia Mullaney
If you're making chicken salad with only mayonnaise and no other creamy ingredients, you're missing out on significant flavor. Try adding Cool Whip to sweeten your next batch.
Cool Whip is similar to whipped cream and adds just a touch of sweetness. It's even better when paired with tangy sour cream or Greek yogurt in addition to the mayonnaise.
Add the Cool Whip as an equal part to the mayonnaise (and Greek yogurt or sour cream, if you're using it). Cool Whip also helps keep moisture in the chicken salad.
Cool Whip can last for up to two weeks in the fridge, but cooked chicken only lasts around four days, so be sure to eat your chicken salad within that time frame to be safe.
Chicken salad typically incorporates sweet ingredients like grapes, dried berries, and chopped apples, all of which enhance the salad's texture and pair well with Cool Whip.
You can also add other savory ingredients to your salad. Nuts like almonds and pecans complement sweet flavors, while red onions can also add a desirable contrast and bite.