Description
A creamy and flavorful chicken salad featuring shredded chicken mixed with a tangy blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice. Enhanced with crunchy celery, sweet dried cranberries or grapes, crunchy walnuts or almonds, and fresh parsley, this versatile dish can be served on its own, as a sandwich filling, or over greens for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries or grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almonds
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
- Mix the salad ingredients: Add the shredded or diced chicken, diced celery, finely chopped red onion, dried cranberries or halved grapes, chopped walnuts or almonds, and chopped fresh parsley to the bowl with the dressing. Stir gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the chicken salad mixture and adjust seasoning as needed with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld and develop fully.
- Serve: Serve the chicken salad chilled, either on its own, as a sandwich filling, or over a bed of fresh greens for a delicious and refreshing meal.
Notes
- For extra crunch, toast the nuts lightly before adding.
- Use grapes instead of dried cranberries for a fresher, juicier texture.
- Substitute mayonnaise with avocado mayo for a healthier fat option.
- Make sure chicken is cooled before mixing to maintain texture.
- Can be prepared a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
