Description

This Classic Chicken Salad is a creamy, tangy, and flavorful dish perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or served on a bed of greens. Made with tender cooked chicken, crisp celery, sharp red onion, and fresh green onions, all tossed in a Dijon mustard and lemon juice-infused mayonnaise dressing. It’s a quick, no-cook recipe that’s ideal for lunch or light dinners.

Ingredients

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Chicken Salad Ingredients

4 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup diced celery (¼” dice)
⅓ cup diced red onion (or shallots, ⅛” dice)
2 tablespoons sliced green onions (or chives)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Make the Salad: In a large bowl, add the cooked chicken, mayonnaise, diced celery, diced red onion, sliced green onions, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together thoroughly until well combined and the salad reaches your preferred creamy consistency.
To Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more salt and pepper if desired. Serve the chicken salad immediately or cover it tightly and refrigerate until ready to use, allowing the flavors to meld.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and flavorful option.
Diced celery adds a nice crunch; finely chopping or omitting is fine if preferred softer texture.
Red onion or shallots provide a subtle sharpness; soak diced onions in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow the flavor if desired.
Dijon mustard can be substituted with whole grain mustard for texture variation.
This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Serve with bread, crackers, or over a green salad for a light meal.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

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