Description
A creamy and flavorful classic chicken salad made with tender cooked chicken, crunchy celery, red onion, and a tangy mayonnaise-based dressing. This versatile chicken salad is perfect for sandwiches, wraps, lettuce cups, or enjoyed on its own as a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Optional Add-ins
- ½ cup red grapes, halved
- ½ cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Combine chicken and vegetables. In a large bowl, mix together the diced or shredded cooked chicken, finely chopped celery, diced red onion, and chopped parsley until well combined.
- Prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and emulsified.
- Mix dressing with chicken mixture. Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture then stir gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Add optional ingredients. If using, fold in the halved red grapes or sliced almonds to add sweetness or crunch to the salad.
- Chill before serving. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
- Serve and enjoy. Serve the classic chicken salad on bread, croissants, crackers, or wrapped in lettuce leaves for a light and delicious meal or snack.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken makes this recipe especially easy and convenient.
- Greek yogurt can replace part of the mayonnaise for a lighter, healthier version.
- The chicken salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container.
- You can customize this salad further by adding chopped apples, celery seeds, or herbs of your choice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
