Here’s a classic chicken salad 🥗—creamy, flavorful, and perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or a light lunch.
Classic Chicken Salad
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped (rotisserie works great)
- ½ cup mayonnaise (adjust for creaminess)
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 2–3 green onions or ¼ small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Dijon or yellow mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional add-ins: chopped apple, grapes, dried cranberries, nuts
Instructions
- Mix ingredients
- In a bowl, combine chicken, mayonnaise, celery, onions, mustard, and lemon juice.
- Stir until evenly mixed.
- Season
- Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Fold in any optional add-ins like fruit or nuts.
- Chill & serve
- Refrigerate 30 minutes for best flavor.
- Serve on bread, crackers, or over a bed of lettuce.
Tips & Variations
- Creamier: Add a little Greek yogurt or sour cream with mayo.
- Tangier: Add a splash of pickle juice or extra mustard.
- Make-ahead: Keeps well for 3–4 days in the fridge.
- Low-carb: Skip bread and serve in lettuce wraps.
If you want, I can give a quick 5-minute chicken salad recipe that’s super simple but still creamy and flavorful.
