Chickadee Cottage Old Fashioned Chicken Salad
Transport your taste buds to the heart of a charming countryside kitchen with Chickadee Cottage Old Fashioned Chicken Salad, a timeless recipe bursting with fresh flavors and comforting simplicity. This classic chicken salad features tender, diced chicken breast paired with crisp celery, red onion, and a creamy, tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and a splash of zesty lemon juice. Fresh parsley adds a vibrant touch, while a dash of salt and pepper enhances the perfectly balanced flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile dish is perfect for quick lunches, picnic outings, or elegant brunch spreads. Serve it chilled as a sandwich filling, atop leafy greens, or with crackers for a light and satisfying meal. For anyone searching for "homemade chicken salad recipe" or "easy lunch ideas," this delightful dish is sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup Celery
- 0.5 cup Red onion
- 0.75 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Dice the cooked chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the celery and red onion. Add them to the bowl with the chicken.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the chicken, celery, and red onion mixture. Stir gently with a spatula until everything is evenly coated.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and fold it into the salad for added freshness.
Taste the chicken salad and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve chilled as a sandwich filling, on top of fresh greens, or with crackers for a light meal or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
640 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.4 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 176 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 791 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.5 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 59.0 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 612 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
