Description
A quick and easy Classic Chicken Salad recipe combining tender cooked chicken with a creamy mayonnaise dressing, crisp celery, and subtle hints of onion and mustard, perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or light meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups (454 g) cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup (240 ml) mayonnaise
- ½ cup (74 g) diced celery, ¼” dice
- ⅓ cup (42 g) diced red onion or shallots, ⅛” dice
- 2 tablespoons (8 g) sliced green onions or chives
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon (3 g) kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add shredded or diced cooked chicken, mayonnaise, diced celery, diced red onion or shallots, sliced green onions or chives, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Mix Thoroughly: Stir the ingredients together thoroughly to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the mayonnaise mixture and the vegetables are well distributed. Continue mixing until you reach your preferred consistency for the salad.
- Season to Taste: Taste the chicken salad and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt and pepper if desired to enhance the flavors.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the chicken salad immediately on your choice of bread, lettuce, or as preferred. Alternatively, cover and refrigerate for some time to allow the flavors to meld for a more intense taste before serving.
Notes
- For a healthier option, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- You can add nuts like chopped walnuts or almonds for extra texture.
- Add grapes or apples for a touch of sweetness if desired.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container and consume within 3 days.
