Description
A creamy and crunchy chicken salad made with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful dressing, perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or a light meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup grapes, halved (optional)
1/4 cup almonds or walnuts, chopped (optional)
1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh herbs like parsley or dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, celery, red onion, grapes (if using), and nuts (if using).
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice, if needed.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately. Alternatively, refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, add diced apples or dried cranberries.
- Add a handful of chopped cucumber or bell peppers for additional crunch.
- For a healthier version, swap half of the mayonnaise for Greek yogurt.
- Add a little curry powder to the dressing for a unique twist.
- You can also try using chicken thighs instead of breast for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
