Description
A versatile and flavorful chicken salad with a creamy dressing and crunchy vegetables, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken (rotisserie, grilled, or poached)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Optional: 1/2 cup grapes, halved
- Optional: 1/4 cup nuts (pecans, walnuts, or almonds)
- Optional: 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley or dill)
Instructions
- Choose the chicken: Select rotisserie, grilled, or poached chicken.
- Cook the chicken if needed: Season and cook thoroughly.
- Shred or chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine chicken, celery, and onion in a large bowl.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and paprika in a separate bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss to combine.
- Serve on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, or with crackers.
Notes
You can customize the salad with fruits, nuts, and herbs for added flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken salad, easy salad, lunch recipe, healthy meal