Here’s a classic, versatile Chicken Salad recipe—creamy, flavorful, and perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or on a bed of greens.
🥗 Classic Chicken Salad
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (adjust for creaminess)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup grapes or apple, chopped (optional for sweetness)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley or dill for garnish
Steps
- Prep Ingredients
- Dice chicken, celery, onion, and optional fruit.
- Mix Dressing
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Combine
- Add chicken, celery, onion, and fruit to the dressing.
- Mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill & Serve
- Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Serve on bread, in wraps, or over fresh greens.
Tips
- For a lighter version, replace half the mayo with Greek yogurt.
- Add toasted nuts (like pecans or almonds) for extra crunch.
- Season with paprika or garlic powder for a little kick.
If you want, I can give you 5 creative variations of chicken salad, including curry chicken salad, avocado chicken salad, and Mediterranean-style.
