Classic Chicken Salad
A simple and delicious classic chicken salad recipe perfect for sandwiches or a light meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cup cooked chicken shredded or diced
- 0.5 cup celery finely chopped
- 0.25 cup red onion finely chopped
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 0.5 tsp lemon juice
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.125 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded or diced cooked chicken, chopped celery, and chopped red onion.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir gently until everything is well combined.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Serve on bread, in lettuce wraps, or with crackers. You can also add other ingredients like chopped pickles, grapes, or almonds.