Description
This Classic Chicken Salad recipe is a delightful combination of tender chicken, creamy mayonnaise, and zesty flavors. Perfect for a quick meal or a tasty sandwich filling.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 stalk celery (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and black pepper to taste
Optional:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- lettuce leaves
- croissants or sandwich bread (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Serve scooped over lettuce leaves, in croissants, on sandwich bread, or with crackers.
Mix until well combined and creamy. Stir in chopped parsley if using. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for half of the mayo for a lighter version.
- Add halved grapes, chopped apples, or slivered almonds for variation.
- Rotisserie chicken works great for a quick prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¾ cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
