Description
This Classic Chicken Salad is a simple, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy vegetables, and a hint of Dijon mustard. It’s perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or salads and is quick to make with just a few ingredients.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken (chopped or shredded)
½ cup mayonnaise
1 rib celery (diced)
1 green onion (thinly sliced)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon seasoned salt (more to taste)
⅛ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill (or ¼ teaspoon dried dill, optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the cooked chicken, mayonnaise, diced celery, green onion, Dijon mustard, seasoned salt, black pepper, and dill (if using). Stir well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Taste the chicken salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if desired.
- Serve the chicken salad as a sandwich, over a salad, or wrapped in a tortilla for a quick, easy meal.
Notes
For a lighter version, swap out mayonnaise for Greek yogurt or a light mayo option.
For a touch of sweetness, add chopped grapes or peeled apples.
Chopped nuts like pecans, almonds, or walnuts add extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
