Chicken Salad Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Salad Recipe
Description
The Chicken Salad Recipe features diced, cold cooked chicken breasts blended with crunchy celery and chopped green onions for a fresh texture contrast. A blend of creamy mayonnaise and tangy Dijon mustard provides the dressing base, enriched by fresh lemon juice and zest for brightness. Chopped parsley adds herbal freshness that complements the chicken well. Seasoned with salt and black pepper, the salad achieves balanced flavors that are neither overwhelming nor bland.
This salad is ready to serve immediately, offering convenience and versatility. It works well as a filling for sandwiches using bread slices or as a lighter option wrapped in lettuce leaves. The crisp celery gives a pleasant textural contrast, while the lemon juice prevents the salad from feeling heavy.
Optional additives such as red onion can replace green onions for a stronger bite, and mixing in diced apple or halved grapes adds a mild fruit sweetness. Toppings like bacon, tomato, and sliced avocado can further customize the sandwich presentation and flavor. The salad can also be chilled for up to one day to meld flavors and ensure freshness before serving.
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken breasts cold, cooked diced
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice fresh
- 1/2 cup celery about 2 small, diced
- 1/3 cup green onions about 2, chopped
- 2 Tbsp parsley finely chopped, fresh
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 3/4 tsp lemon zest
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- bread slices for serving
- lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
- Add chicken to a large mixing bowl, pour lemon juice over chicken. Add celery, green onions, parsley, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon zest and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately in bread or lettuce leaves or chill in refrigerator up to 1 day.
Notes
- Substitute red onion for green onions to increase the sharpness of flavor.
- Use light mayonnaise or replace a portion with plain Greek yogurt for a lighter dressing.
- Add diced apple or halved grapes to introduce a fresh fruit sweetness.
- Consider toppings such as lettuce, bacon, tomato, or sliced avocado on sandwiches for added texture and taste.
- Chill the salad up to one day before serving to enhance flavors.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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