Description
This Classic Chicken Salad is a creamy, flavorful dish made with tender shredded chicken, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and a hint of Dijon mustard. It’s perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or as a light meal on its own. Add in some nuts for a bit of crunch or customize with fruit for a refreshing twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, chopped celery, chopped onion, fresh dill, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix well: Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Serve the chicken salad on its own, on bread or crackers, or in lettuce wraps.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken, leftover cooked chicken, or grilled chicken for convenience.
- Add optional ingredients like grapes, chopped apples, or chopped hard-boiled eggs for extra flavor and texture.
- For added crunch, sprinkle in some chopped walnuts or pecans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: chicken salad, easy chicken recipe, classic salad, healthy lunch, chicken meal prep
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg