Classic Chicken Salad Recipe
This Classic Chicken Salad is a quick, easy-to-make dish featuring shredded chicken, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy celery, and green onions. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or salads, it’s customizable with fruits, nuts, or herbs and ideal for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Meal Prep
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
½ cup mayonnaise
1 rib celery, diced
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon seasoned salt (more to taste)
⅛ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill (optional)
Optional add-ins:
Red grapes, chopped apples, or chopped nuts (pecans or almonds)
Instructions
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Combine Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, mix the chicken, mayonnaise, celery, green onion, mustard, salt, pepper, and fresh dill (if using). -
Taste and Adjust:
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt and pepper if needed. -
Serve:
Serve the chicken salad as a sandwich, over a salad, or in a wrap.
Notes
Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Make it Lighter: Substitute half of the mayo with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
Customization: Add fruits like grapes or apples, or chopped nuts for extra texture.
Freezing: It’s not recommended to freeze the chicken salad due to texture changes in mayo and veggies.
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