Classic Creamy Chicken Salad
Classic Creamy Chicken Salad
Ingredients
For the Chicken Salad
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Serving (Optional)
- sandwich bread, as needed, toasted if desired
- lettuce leaves, as needed
- crackers, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Ensure your cooked chicken breast is cooled. Shred or dice the chicken into uniform 1/2-inch pieces. Place the chicken in a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Finely dice the celery stalk and red onion. Chop the fresh dill. Add these prepared vegetables and herbs to the bowl with the chicken.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Add the mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the bowl. Stir all ingredients gently but thoroughly until the chicken is evenly coated with the dressing.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Taste the chicken salad and adjust seasonings (salt, pepper, or lemon juice) as needed to your preference. For best flavor, cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This step is optional but highly recommended.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Serve the classic creamy chicken salad chilled. It's delicious on sandwich bread, in lettuce wraps, or with crackers. Enjoy!
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Classic Creamy Chicken Salad
Ingredients
For the Chicken Salad
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Serving (Optional)
- sandwich bread, as needed, toasted if desired
- lettuce leaves, as needed
- crackers, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Ensure your cooked chicken breast is cooled. Shred or dice the chicken into uniform 1/2-inch pieces. Place the chicken in a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Finely dice the celery stalk and red onion. Chop the fresh dill. Add these prepared vegetables and herbs to the bowl with the chicken.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Add the mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the bowl. Stir all ingredients gently but thoroughly until the chicken is evenly coated with the dressing.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Taste the chicken salad and adjust seasonings (salt, pepper, or lemon juice) as needed to your preference. For best flavor, cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This step is optional but highly recommended.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Serve the classic creamy chicken salad chilled. It's delicious on sandwich bread, in lettuce wraps, or with crackers. Enjoy!