Classic Chicken Salad with Creamy Dressing and Crunchy Celery
A delightful classic chicken salad featuring tender shredded chicken, crunchy celery, and a creamy dressing, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- ½ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add the shredded chicken, mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, chopped celery, diced red onion, and Dijon mustard.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
For added flavor, let the salad chill longer than 30 minutes. You can also mix in additional ingredients like chopped apples or nuts. Adjust seasoning according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg