Description
A creamy chicken salad featuring tender chicken, crunchy celery, and optional fruits or nuts, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: grapes, nuts, or herbs
Instructions
- Combine the shredded chicken and diced celery in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, yogurt, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken and celery mixture.
- Fold in any optional ingredients like grapes or nuts.
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge for optimal flavor development.
Notes
Chicken salad can be made ahead for better flavor and is versatile for different occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken salad, easy salad, summer recipes, meal prep, picnic food