Here’s a simple and delicious chicken salad dressing recipe that pairs perfectly with homemade or store-bought chicken salad. 🥗
🥗 Creamy Chicken Salad Dressing
Ingredients (for 4 servings)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt (optional, for tang and lightness)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tsp honey or maple syrup for sweetness
👩🍳 Instructions
- Combine ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and garlic powder until smooth. - Season
Add salt, pepper, and optional honey to taste. Mix well. - Mix with chicken salad
- Toss the dressing with 2–3 cups cooked, shredded chicken.
- Add extras like chopped celery, grapes, apples, or nuts if desired.
- Chill
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve chilled on sandwiches, lettuce cups, or crackers.
💡 Tips
- For a lighter version, replace half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Add fresh herbs like dill, parsley, or chives for extra flavor.
- For a zesty twist, add 1/2 tsp paprika or a dash of hot sauce.
If you want, I can also give you a 3-ingredient ultra-easy chicken salad dressing that takes 2 minutes and is creamy and tangy.
