Description
Creamy, crunchy, and oh-so-satisfying, this Classic Chicken Salad is the perfect blend of tender chicken, crisp veggies, and a tangy mayo dressing—ideal for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or snacking by the spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (optional)
- ½ cup celery, finely chopped
- ¼ cup red onion or green onions, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 teaspoon sugar, garlic powder, or fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your chicken by chopping or shredding it into your preferred texture.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream (if using), lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Add celery, onion, and any optional add-ins. Mix well.
- Fold in the chicken and gently stir until evenly coated.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
Great in croissants, lettuce cups, or on crackers. Customize with grapes, nuts, pickles, or fresh herbs for your perfect chicken salad twist!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: <1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken salad, creamy salad, cold lunch, low carb, meal prep, sandwich filling