Easy Chicken Salad
Whip up a quick and satisfying meal with this Easy Chicken Salad recipe, a perfect blend of creamy, crunchy, and zesty flavors. Made with tender shredded or diced cooked chicken, creamy mayonnaise, crisp celery, and the bright touch of fresh parsley and lemon juice, this classic chicken salad comes together in just 15 minutes—no cooking required! Customize the recipe by adding halved grapes or slivered almonds for a burst of sweetness and crunch, taking this simple dish to the next level. Serve it chilled as a filling for sandwiches and wraps, or enjoy it over a bed of lettuce for a light and refreshing lunch or dinner. Perfect for meal prep or a quick weekday meal, this easy chicken salad is a versatile and delicious crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cups Celery (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Red onion (finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 cups Optional: Grapes (halved)
- 0.25 cups Optional: Slivered almonds
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, and parsley.
Add the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper, and mix until all ingredients are evenly combined.
If desired, fold in the halved grapes and slivered almonds for added texture and flavor.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice.
Cover and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a filling for sandwiches or wraps, or over a bed of lettuce as a light, refreshing meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1891 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.9 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 523 mg | 174% | |
| Sodium | 1871 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.0 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.3 g | ||
| Protein | 155.9 g | 312% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 200 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1898 mg | 40% | |
*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.
