Description
A classic chicken salad that combines savory flavors with crunchy veggies, perfect for meal prep or a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (like dill or parsley), chopped
- Optional: 1/2 cup grapes or dried cranberries
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients for a comfortable setup.
- Shred the chicken using your hands or forks.
- Chop the celery and red onion finely.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the chicken, chopped veggies, and herbs in a big mixing bowl with the dressing.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy, adjusting seasonings as needed.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with the ingredients and adjust flavors to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken salad, easy salad recipe, meal prep