Description
A delightful Chicken Salad that combines tender chicken with a creamy dressing and crunchy celery.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: herbs like dill or parsley
- Optional: chopped nuts or grapes for garnish
Instructions
- Start by placing your shredded chicken and chopped celery into a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over your chicken and celery mixture.
- Using a large spoon, gently fold the ingredients together until well combined.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve your Chicken Salad over toasted bread, wrapped in a tortilla, or on a bed of greens.
- Tip: Chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Customize with your choice of nuts or fruits for added texture and sweetness. Make-ahead tips: Ideal for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg