a delicious chicken salad recipe that combines simplicity with flavor, ensuring a delightful meal every time! This classic chicken salad can be served in various forms—on bread, in wraps, or on a bed of greens.
Classic Chicken Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
- Chicken: 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded. This can be rotisserie, grilled leftovers, or poached.
- Celery: 1 cup finely chopped for crunch.
- Red Onion: 1/4 cup finely diced for flavor.
- Mayonnaise: 1/2 cup, or for a lighter version, substitute half with Greek yogurt.
- Mustard: 1 tablespoon for a tangy kick.
- Seasonings: Salt and pepper to taste.
- Fresh Herbs: Optional – add dill, parsley, or thyme for additional flavor.
- Add-ins: You can include chopped grapes, apples, or nuts for extra texture and flavor.
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chicken: If you haven’t already, cook your chicken (poaching is recommended for tenderness). Once it’s cooked and cooled, shred or chop it into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken with chopped celery, red onion, and any optional add-ins.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir gently until everything is coated evenly. If you’re adding herbs, fold them in at this stage.
- Serve: You can serve this salad on bread, in a wrap, or over a bed of lettuce. It’s also delicious with crackers.
- Store Leftovers: Chicken salad can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes:
- For added crunch, consider including chopped almonds or walnuts.
- To make this salad a bit sweeter, grapes or diced apples can be lovely additions.
This recipe is versatile and can be adapted to suit your taste preferences!
Additional Chicken Salad Resources:
If you want to explore more chicken salad recipes or variations, check out these links:
- Delish’s Chicken Salad Video Recipe for a quick tutorial1.
- Spend With Pennies’ Classic Chicken Salad for tips on ingredient choices2.
- Allrecipes Best Chicken Salad provides a basic yet scrumptious recipe3.
Enjoy your cooking, and feel free to customize this recipe to make it your own.
