Here’s a classic, versatile chicken salad recipe — perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or a light meal.
🥗 Classic Chicken Salad
🧂 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works great)
- ½ cup celery, finely chopped
- ½ cup red grapes, halved (optional, for sweetness)
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: ¼ cup toasted walnuts or almonds
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep chicken
- Use leftover roasted chicken, poached chicken, or grilled chicken breasts.
- Mix dressing
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Combine salad
- Add chicken, celery, grapes, onion, and nuts (if using) to the dressing.
- Stir gently until everything is coated.
- Chill
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
🍴 Serving Ideas
- On a bed of lettuce or mixed greens
- In a sandwich or wrap
- With crackers for a light snack
- Stuffed in avocado halves
🔥 Tips for the Best Chicken Salad
- Use cold chicken for best texture.
- Adjust mayonnaise/yogurt for creaminess preference.
- Add herbs like parsley, dill, or chives for extra flavor.
- For a touch of sweetness, try apple cubes or dried cranberries.
If you want, I can also give you a low-carb keto version, a creamy deli-style version, or a tangy Greek yogurt version that’s lighter but flavorful.
Which style do you want?
