Description
This Best Classic Chicken Salad is a timeless favorite, featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or a simple meal on its own, it’s a versatile and healthy dish that’s easy to make and packed with flavor!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced (about 2 medium chicken breasts)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (for a lighter version)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup grapes, halved (optional, for sweetness)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almonds (optional, for crunch)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Prepare the chicken: If you haven’t already, cook the chicken breasts (you can boil, grill, or roast them). Once cooked, shred or dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
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Make the dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and honey (if using). Stir until smooth and well-combined.
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Add the vegetables and chicken: To the bowl with the dressing, add the shredded or diced chicken, celery, red onion, grapes (if using), and walnuts or almonds (if using). Stir gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
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Season: Add salt and pepper to taste, mixing again to distribute the seasoning evenly.
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Chill: Cover the chicken salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together. This also helps the salad become even more refreshing.
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Serve: Serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, in a wrap, or with crackers. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add fresh herbs like parsley, dill, or tarragon.
- You can substitute the mayo for avocado or a mix of sour cream and Greek yogurt for a different flavor profile.
- If you prefer a low-carb version, enjoy the chicken salad on lettuce wraps or as a salad.
- If you like a little crunch, feel free to add extra chopped nuts or even some chopped apples for added sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg