Description
This easy chicken salad recipe is a quick and delicious meal option for lunch or a light dinner. Made with simple ingredients and bursting with flavor, it’s perfect for meal prep or a last-minute meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup celery (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional for Crunch and Sweetness:
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or sliced grapes
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the chicken, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until coated.
- Add Optional Ingredients: Fold in pecans or grapes if desired.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Enjoy on a sandwich, lettuce wrap, crackers, or with a side salad.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works well in this recipe.
- For a lighter option, use half mayo and half Greek yogurt.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
