This Classic Chicken Salad is creamy, flavorful, and delightfully simple, perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or enjoying over a fresh bed of greens. The combination of tender chicken, crisp celery, a hint of Dijon, and dill creates a balanced taste that’s satisfying and light. With a few staple ingredients and minimal prep time, this chicken salad is a go-to for quick, delicious meals.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chopped or shredded chicken
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 rib celery, diced
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill, or ¼ teaspoon dried dill (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the chicken, mayonnaise, celery, green onion, Dijon mustard, seasoned salt, black pepper, and dill if desired.
- Mix and Season
- Stir everything together until well combined, then taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper as desired.
- Serve and Enjoy
- Serve the chicken salad as a sandwich filling, in a wrap, or over a salad for a light and easy meal.
Tips for the Best Chicken Salad
- Choose Quality Chicken: For the best texture, use rotisserie or poached chicken breast, which keeps the salad juicy.
- Adjust Creaminess: Add extra mayonnaise for a creamier texture or use Greek yogurt for a tangier, lighter option.
- Add Texture: Mix in chopped nuts, like almonds or pecans, or diced apples for added crunch and flavor.
This chicken salad is versatile and always hits the spot, whether you enjoy it in a sandwich, with crackers, or on a bed of leafy greens!
Classic Chicken Salad
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minutesIngredients
2 cups cooked chopped or shredded chicken
½ cup mayonnaise
1 rib celery, diced
1 green onion thinly sliced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill, or ¼ teaspoon dried dill (optional)
Directions
- Combine Ingredients
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the chicken, mayonnaise, celery, green onion, Dijon mustard, seasoned salt, black pepper, and dill if desired.
- Mix and Season
- Stir everything together until well combined, then taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper as desired.
- Serve and Enjoy
- Serve the chicken salad as a sandwich filling, in a wrap, or over a salad for a light and easy meal.
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