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The Best Chicken Salad

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This chicken salad is creamy, flavorful, and loaded with tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a perfectly balanced dressing—ideal for lunches, light dinners, or meal prep.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 ribs celery, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Fresh parsley or dill, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. Add the chopped chicken, celery, and red onion to the bowl.
  3. Mix everything until the chicken is well coated and ingredients are evenly distributed.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
  5. Refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley or dill before serving.

Notes

  • Add halved grapes or dried cranberries for a sweet contrast.
  • Include chopped apples or toasted almonds for extra crunch.
  • Replace some or all of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
  • Rotisserie chicken makes preparation even faster.
  • Store in the fridge up to 3 days; stir before serving.

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