Classic Chicken Salad
A quick and easy classic chicken salad featuring tender chicken, crunchy celery, and a creamy, tangy dressing. Perfect for lunch, snacks, or sandwich filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
4 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup diced celery, ¼" dice
⅓ cup diced red onion or shallots, ⅛" dice
2 tablespoons sliced green onions or chives
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, green onions, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Stir well until everything is evenly mixed and the salad reaches your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Do not freeze as the mayonnaise may separate.
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Ensure all vegetables are well-drained to avoid watery salad.
- Substitute Greek yogurt or mashed avocado for mayonnaise if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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