Classic Chicken Salad
A creamy and crunchy chicken salad that's easy to make and perfect for meal prep. Enjoy it on bread, in lettuce wraps, or straight from the bowl.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- - Knife & cutting board
- - Spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- - 3 cups cooked chicken chopped or shredded
- - ½ cup mayonnaise
- - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- - ½ cup celery finely chopped
- - ¼ cup red onion diced
- - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- - Salt & pepper to taste
- **Optional Add-ins:**
- - Fresh dill or parsley
- - Grapes or chopped apple
- - Toasted almonds or pecans
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together mayo, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in celery and onion.
- Fold in chicken until well combined.
- Chill for 30 minutes (optional).
- Serve in sandwiches, wraps, or on a salad.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor
- Poached or rotisserie chicken works great
- Store in fridge for up to 4 days
- Poached or rotisserie chicken works great
- Store in fridge for up to 4 days