easy classic chicken salad recipe
This creamy, crunchy, and comforting chicken salad is a timeless favorite—quick to make and endlessly versatile. Serve it in sandwiches, wraps, or lettuce cups for a healthy, protein-packed meal that’s full of nostalgic flavor.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
Chicken Salad
- 12 oz cooked chicken breast finely chopped
- 1/3 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup celery chopped
- 1/3 cup red onion diced
- 2 Tbsp chicken broth optional, for moisture
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Finely chop the cooked chicken breast. Leftover roasted or rotisserie chicken works well.
- Dice the celery and red onion for crunch and color.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, celery, and red onion.
- Add the light mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Stir gently until everything is creamy and well coated.
- If the salad seems dry, mix in 1–2 tablespoons of chicken broth.
- Season with seasoned salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Adjust as needed.
- Chill before serving to let the flavors meld together.
- Serve in a sandwich, wrap, lettuce cup, or over a bed of greens.
Notes
For a lighter twist, swap half of the mayo with Greek yogurt. Add herbs, fruit, or nuts to make it your own. Always chill before serving for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 24gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 470mgPotassium: 280mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.8mg
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