Effortless Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Effortless Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Ingredients
For the Chicken Salad
- 4 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1 cup raisins, reduce or skip for a less sweet version
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
For the Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, to taste, up to 1 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the shredded or chopped rotisserie chicken, raisins, finely diced celery, thinly sliced scallions, chopped fresh dill, and chopped fresh parsley. Gently toss to distribute the ingredients evenly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a separate medium bowl, prepare the dressing. Add the mayonnaise, the juice of 1 lemon, Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper. Whisk until all ingredients are well combined and smooth. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture in the large bowl. Using a spatula or large spoon, gently stir until all the ingredients are fully coated with the dressing. Be careful not to mash the chicken.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or an airtight lid. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and deepen. This chilling period is crucial for the best taste.
⏱️ 60 min
- 5
Before serving, give the chicken salad a final stir. Serve chilled on croissants, over a bed of fresh greens, or enjoy straight from the bowl.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Effortless Rotisserie Chicken Salad
For the Chicken Salad
- 4 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1 cup raisins, reduce or skip for a less sweet version
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
For the Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, to taste, up to 1 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the shredded or chopped rotisserie chicken, raisins, finely diced celery, thinly sliced scallions, chopped fresh dill, and chopped fresh parsley. Gently toss to distribute the ingredients evenly.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a separate medium bowl, prepare the dressing. Add the mayonnaise, the juice of 1 lemon, Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper. Whisk until all ingredients are well combined and smooth. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture in the large bowl. Using a spatula or large spoon, gently stir until all the ingredients are fully coated with the dressing. Be careful not to mash the chicken.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or an airtight lid. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and deepen. This chilling period is crucial for the best taste.
⏱️ 60 min - 5
Before serving, give the chicken salad a final stir. Serve chilled on croissants, over a bed of fresh greens, or enjoy straight from the bowl.