Easy Chicken Salad
A delightful twist on the classic chicken salad, perfect for light lunches, picnics, and quick dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: grapes, nuts, or cranberries for added flavor
Instructions
- Prepare your chicken: Boil or poach raw chicken until fully cooked (about 15-20 minutes). Allow it to cool before shredding.
- Chop the celery into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the dressing: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice, whisking until blended.
- Combine shredded chicken and chopped celery in a larger bowl. Pour dressing over the mix and fold gently.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add optional ingredients like grapes or nuts if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
Notes
This salad can be served on a bed of greens, in a sandwich, or with crackers. Experiment with different add-ins for unique variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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