Description
A classic Chicken Salad that’s creamy, colorful, and customizable, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Cooked Chicken, shredded or cubed
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 cup Celery, diced
- 1/4 cup Red Onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (like parsley or dill), chopped
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Optional Add-ins: 1/4 cup each of Nuts (like almonds or walnuts), Cranberries or Raisins, or Grapes
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Gather your cooked chicken and either shred or cube it. If starting from scratch, poach chicken breasts in simmering water for 15-20 minutes until cooked. Cool and chop.
- Chop the Veggies: Wash and chop celery and red onion. Aim for cohesive texture in your salad.
- Mix the Dressing: In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until blended.
- Combine Everything: Add the cooked chicken, diced celery, chopped red onion, and fresh herbs to the dressing. Mix gently until coated.
- Season to Perfection: Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Chill Out: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve and Enjoy: Give a final stir before serving. Enjoy on greens, as a sandwich, or with crackers.
Notes
Chilling allows flavors to meld. Optional garnishes include fresh herbs or slices of radishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken salad, easy recipes, summer recipes, comfort food