Chicken Salad Spread
Transform your lunchtime routine with this quick and creamy Chicken Salad Spread, a perfect balance of flavor and texture that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Made with tender cooked chicken breast, crisp celery, tangy Greek yogurt, and a hint of Dijon mustard, this light and zesty dish is elevated with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice for a burst of freshness. Perfectly versatile, it can be enjoyed as a spread on crackers, tucked into sandwiches, or served alongside crunchy veggies for a nutritious snack or appetizer. With its crowd-pleasing taste and easy prep, this chicken salad recipe is a must-have for busy weekdays or casual entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Plain Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cups Celery
- 0.25 cups Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Chop the cooked chicken breasts into small bite-sized pieces or shred them using two forks. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Finely dice the celery and red onion, and add them to the bowl with the chicken.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss to coat everything evenly.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and fold it into the chicken salad for added freshness and flavor.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve chilled as a spread on sandwiches, crackers, or alongside fresh vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1544 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.3 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 410 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 1911 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 118.2 g | 236% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 151 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 387 mg | 8% | |
*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.
