Classic Chicken Salad
A creamy, crunchy, tangy chicken salad perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or snack boards. Made in minutes and customizable to your taste.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Cutting board
- - Knife
Ingredients
- - 3 cups cooked chicken shredded or chopped
- - ½ cup mayonnaise
- - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- - ½ cup celery finely chopped
- - ¼ cup red onion diced
- - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- - Salt and pepper to taste
- **Optional Add-Ins:**
- - 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley
- - ¼ cup grapes or apples chopped
- - ¼ cup toasted almonds or pecans
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayo, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken, celery, red onion, and any extras.
- Stir until combined. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience
- Chill before serving for best flavor
- Avoid freezing due to mayo-based dressing
- Chill before serving for best flavor
- Avoid freezing due to mayo-based dressing