BEST Chicken Salad Recipe
Tangy and creamy without being heavy, this chicken salad is light and vibrant with the perfect balance of crunch and freshness while still delivering the classic flavors you crave.
Servings: 7 servings ( 1 cup each)
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken like skinless rotisserie chicken
- 2 medium celery stalks + 1 tablespoon celery leaves finely chopped
- ¾ cup halved red grapes or diced apple or golden raisins
- ⅔ cup red onion finely chopped (about ½ medium onion)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 ½ tablespoons fresh chives chopped
- 1 tablespoons fresh tarragon chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, and salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, mix together chicken, celery, grapes, onion, chives, and tarragon.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken salad and toss until combined. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Look for rotisserie chicken meat that’s already off the bone for you! You can often get it at places like Whole Foods to save time.
- Chicken salad is actually better the next day! It can be made up to 3 days in advance if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 419mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg