Ingredients
– 2 cups cooked chopped or shredded chicken (rotisserie, grilled, or leftover chicken)
– ½ cup mayonnaise
– 1 rib celery, diced
– 1 green onion, thinly sliced (can substitute with chives or finely diced red onion)
– 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
– ¼ teaspoon salt, more to taste
– ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
– 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill or ¼ teaspoon dried dill (optional)
– 1 cup chopped red grapes or peeled apple (optional add-ins)
– 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (pecans, almonds, or walnuts) (optional add-ins)
Instructions
1-Getting started with this classic chicken salad: First, gather and prepare all ingredients by chopping the cooked and cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces. Then, dice the celery and thinly slice the green onion to add that fresh crunch.
2-Next: in a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, and green onion, mixing gently to blend everything evenly. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and dill if you’re using it, until it forms a smooth dressing.
3-Now: pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir thoroughly to coat all the ingredients. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed for your preference. Finally, chill the salad in the fridge for at least one hour to let the flavors meld, making it perfect for serving.
Last Step:
Please leave a rating and comment letting us know how you liked this recipe! This helps our business to thrive and continue providing free, high-quality recipes for you.Notes
🍗 Use rotisserie or leftover cooked chicken for fast and easy preparation.
🥄 Substitute half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt to reduce fat.
🍎 Add chopped apples, grapes, or nuts to enhance texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad, Lunch, Snack
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free option
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 206 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 362 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 48 mg