Deli Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this refreshing and satisfying Deli Chicken Salad recipe! Crafted with tender shredded chicken breast, crisp celery, and a hint of red onion, this quick-to-make dish is perfectly tied together with a creamy, tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh parsley, and a splash of lemon juice. Add sweet, juicy grapes and crunchy almonds for a gourmet twist that will delight every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile chicken salad can be enjoyed as a protein-packed sandwich filling, wrapped in crisp lettuce cups, or served with crackers and fresh veggies for the ultimate light yet flavorful meal. Perfect for meal prep, picnics, or weekday lunches, this easy-to-follow recipe is sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded or diced) Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup (finely diced) Celery
- 0.25 cup (finely diced) Red onion
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Optional: Grapes (halved)
- 0.25 cup Optional: Almonds (sliced or slivered)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced cooked chicken, diced celery, and diced red onion. If using grapes and almonds, add them at this point as well.
In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped parsley, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until a creamy dressing forms.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
Cover and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a sandwich filling, in lettuce wraps, or alongside crackers and vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1739 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.4 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.5 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 404 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 2169 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.2 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.3 g | ||
| Protein | 119.0 g | 238% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 187 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 799 mg | 17% | |
*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.
