Here’s a simple and tasty chicken salad recipe — creamy, flavorful, and perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or a light meal:
🧾 Ingredients (4 servings)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (roast chicken or leftover chicken works great)
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional add-ins: grapes, apples, nuts, herbs (parsley, dill)
🥗 Instructions
- Prepare the chicken:
- If using cooked chicken, shred or dice it into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the dressing:
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Combine ingredients:
- Add chicken, celery, and onion to the dressing.
- Mix gently until everything is coated evenly.
- Add any optional extras like grapes, apples, or herbs.
- Chill (optional):
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld, but you can serve immediately if needed.
- Serve:
- On a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, or with crackers.
💡 Tips:
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and flavorful shortcut.
- For extra crunch, add chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts.
- Adjust mayo or yogurt to get the creaminess you like.
If you want, I can also give a 5-minute chicken salad recipe that uses only 3 ingredients but still tastes delicious.
Do you want me to share that version?
