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The Best Chicken Salad Ever Recipe


  • Author: Simon
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A quick and easy chicken salad combining tender cooked chicken with creamy and tangy dressings, crunchy celery, and onion for a refreshing and versatile dish perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or salads.


Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked

Dressings

  • ¼ cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip)
  • 4 tablespoons coleslaw dressing

Vegetables & Seasoning

  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • ¼ onion, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Ensure the chicken breasts are fully cooked and cooled. Chop the celery and onion into small pieces to facilitate easy blending.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Place the cooked chicken, creamy salad dressing, coleslaw dressing, chopped celery, chopped onion, salt, and pepper into a food processor.
  3. Pulse Blend: Pulse the mixture in the food processor until the ingredients are chopped and blended to your preferred consistency, whether chunky or smooth.
  4. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the chicken salad and add additional salt or pepper if desired, then give it one more quick pulse to mix.
  5. Serve and Store: Use immediately as a sandwich filling, wrap ingredient, or salad topping. Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • For added texture, you can reserve some of the celery and onion to stir in after blending.
  • Substitute mayonnaise if you prefer over Miracle Whip.
  • This salad can be made ahead and kept chilled to enhance flavors.
  • Try adding chopped nuts or dried cranberries for extra flavor variations.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes (assuming pre-cooked chicken)
  • Category: Salads
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: chicken salad, creamy chicken salad, easy chicken salad, picnic recipe, lunch recipe, healthy chicken salad