Chicken Salad Recipe: Creamy and Classic
Creamy, classic chicken salad with tender chicken and crunchy vegetables, ideal for sandwiches or wraps.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or diced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup celery finely diced
- ¼ cup red onion finely diced
- 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 cup sliced almonds or pecans
- Optional: 1/2 cup halved grapes or cranberries
- Optional: 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley
- For Serving: Lettuce bread, croissants, or crackers
- Suggested Sides: Potato chips fruit salad
Instructions
- Combine mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Add chicken, celery, onion, relish, and optional almonds, grapes, or herbs; stir to coat.
- Chill for 30 minutes (optional).
- Serve on bread, in lettuce cups, or with crackers. Garnish with optional herbs.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust the mayonnaise for creaminess.
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Serve with pickles or a salad.