To make a classic chicken salad, follow these steps:
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked, chopped or shredded chicken (rotisserie, poached, grilled, or leftover chicken)
- ½ cup mayonnaise (can replace half with Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
- 1 rib celery, diced
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt (adjust to taste)
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
- Optional: 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill or ¼ teaspoon dried dill
- Optional add-ins: chopped apples, grapes, or nuts like pecans or almonds for extra flavor and texture
Instructions
- Prepare chicken: Chop or shred cooked and cooled chicken.
- Mix dressing: In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, seasoned salt, black pepper, and dill if using.
- Combine: Add the chicken, celery, and green onion to the dressing. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust: Add more salt or pepper if needed.
- Serve: Enjoy as a sandwich filling, over a bed of lettuce, or in a wrap.
Tips and Variations
- For extra freshness, add fresh herbs like dill or parsley.
- Add sweetness and crunch with chopped grapes or apples.
- For a tangier salad, substitute some mayonnaise with sour cream and add fresh lemon juice.
- Chill the salad for an hour before serving to let flavors meld.
- Use canned chicken if short on time, just drain it well before mixing
This recipe is quick to prepare (about 15 minutes) and versatile, perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or salads
