Description
This Easy Chicken Salad recipe is a quick and delicious way to enjoy a classic favorite. Made with simple ingredients and bursting with flavor, it’s perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or a light meal on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or chopped)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
For the Chicken Salad:
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Stir until smooth.
- Add the cooked chicken, celery, red onion, and parsley if using.
- Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Serve on sandwiches, wraps, lettuce cups, or with crackers.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works great for this recipe.
- For a lighter version, substitute half the mayo with Greek yogurt.
- Add halved grapes or chopped nuts for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
