Here’s a simple and delicious chicken salad recipe you can make in about 15 minutes:
🥗 Classic Chicken Salad
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie works great)
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- (Optional) ¼ cup sliced almonds, grapes, or dried cranberries
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, and onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Serving ideas:
- Spoon it onto toasted bread for a sandwich.
- Serve it on top of lettuce leaves or inside a wrap.
- Pair it with crackers or cucumber slices for a light snack.
Would you like me to give you a specific variation — like healthy, Mediterranean, curried, or sweet and crunchy?
