Ultimate Easy Chicken Salad
A simple and classic chicken salad perfect for any occasion, easy to prepare and customizable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped green onions, grapes, or nuts
Instructions
- Prepare your chicken: Start by shredding or dicing your cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Chop your veggies: Dice your celery finely. Add any optional ingredients if desired.
- Mix the base: In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
- Combine it all: Add the shredded chicken and diced celery to the mayo mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Taste test time: Grab a spoon and taste your chicken salad. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill out: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This chicken salad can last in the fridge for about 3-4 days when stored properly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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