Simple Chicken Salad
Whip up a deliciously classic and refreshingly simple chicken salad in just 15 minutes! This easy recipe combines tender shredded chicken, crunchy celery, and tangy red onion with a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and a splash of fresh lemon juice. Perfectly seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper, this salad is both satisfying and adaptable. Serve it as a quick standalone dish, spoon it over crisp greens, or use it as a flavorful filling for sandwiches and wraps. With fresh parsley as an optional garnish, this chicken salad is versatile, easy to prepare, and ideal for meal prep. Its wholesome ingredients and bold flavors make it a must-try for fans of easy chicken recipes and homemade salads.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded or diced) cooked chicken breast
- 1 stalk (finely chopped) celery
- 0.25 cup (finely chopped) red onion
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon (freshly squeezed) lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (freshly ground, or to taste) black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (optional, for garnish) chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Start by prepping your ingredients: shred or dice your cooked chicken breast, finely chop the celery and red onion, and gather the remaining ingredients.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced chicken, chopped celery, and chopped red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well blended.
Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Gently mix everything together using a spoon or spatula until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice according to your preference.
If desired, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and flavor.
Serve immediately on its own, over a bed of greens, or as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1516 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.1 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 404 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 2088 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.2 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 112.1 g | 224% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 94 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 286 mg | 6% | |
*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.
