Classic Chicken Salad Recipe: Quick, Creamy & Customizable Delight

Delight in this Classic Chicken Salad Recipe—quick, creamy, and endlessly customizable for a satisfying meal.

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Prep Time 15

Chill Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

2 cups Cooked Chicken Feel free to substitute rotisserie chicken for convenience or use leftover chicken.
½ cup Mayonnaise For a lighter option, try Greek yogurt instead.
1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard Omit for a milder flavor if desired.

For the Crunch

1 rib Celery You can substitute with diced red bell pepper.
1 piece Green Onion Can be replaced with chives or finely diced red onion.

For Seasoning

¼ teaspoon Seasoned Salt Adjust according to your preference.
⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper Opt for freshly cracked pepper for a more robust flavor.
1 teaspoon Chopped Fresh Dill Optional; omit if not preferred.

Equipment

Mixing bowl

Method

Steps

Combine the base ingredients in a mixing bowl: 2 cups of cooked shredded chicken, ½ cup of mayonnaise, and 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard. Mix until well coated.
Add 1 diced rib of celery and 1 thinly sliced green onion into the bowl. Fold them gently into the chicken mixture.
Sprinkle in ¼ teaspoon of seasoned salt and ⅛ teaspoon of black pepper. Mix thoroughly to allow even coating of seasonings.
Let your chicken salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to meld the flavors.
Serve your chicken salad as a filling for sandwiches, wraps, or on a bed of lettuce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and taste the mixture before serving to adjust seasoning as needed.

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