Classic Homemade Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this Classic Homemade Chicken Salad, a timeless recipe that’s light, flavorful, and irresistibly creamy. Featuring tender diced chicken breasts tossed with crisp celery, red onion, and a zesty dressing of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and freshly squeezed lemon juice, this versatile dish is perfect for quick meals or elegant gatherings. Seasoned with salt and freshly ground pepper, and optionally brightened with fresh dill, it delivers delicious balance in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy chicken salad can shine as a sandwich filling, wrap stuffing, or a protein-packed topping for a bed of greens. Perfectly customizable and make-ahead friendly, it’s an instant classic you’ll turn to time and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large, cooked and diced chicken breasts
- 2 stalks, finely chopped celery
- 0.5 medium, finely chopped red onion
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon, freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon, freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon, chopped (optional) fresh dill
Instructions
Prepare the chicken: Cook the chicken breasts either by poaching, grilling, or baking. Allow them to cool before dicing into bite-sized pieces.
Combine chicken with vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, chopped celery, and red onion. Mix well to distribute the vegetables evenly throughout the chicken.
Make the dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper, and if using, stir in the fresh dill for added flavor.
Mix everything together: Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Stir well to coat everything evenly with the dressing.
Chill before serving: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the salad to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Serve and enjoy: Serve the chicken salad as a filling for sandwiches or wraps, over a bed of fresh greens, or simply enjoy it on its own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1580 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.7 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.8 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 446 mg | 149% | |
| Sodium | 2115 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.9 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.5 g | ||
| Protein | 123.8 g | 248% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 193 mg | 4% | |
*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.
