Classic Chicken Salad
This is the best classic chicken salad recipe that's quick to make in just 10 minutes. We love to make a batch in advance for easy lunches throughout the week. Our recipe uses the classic ingredients, but it's easy to customize to your liking too!
Ingredients
- 2 cooked chicken breasts boneless and skinless Note 1
- 1 celery rib
- ½ cup grapes
- 1-2 scallions green part only
- ¼ cup slivered almonds
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
For dressing:
- ½ cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 lemon juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice or slice the chicken into bite-size pieces.2 cooked chicken breasts
- Slice the celery, quarter the grapes, and slice the green part of the scallions.1 celery rib, ½ cup grapes, 1-2 scallions
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix well to combine.¼ cup slivered almonds, 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley, ½ cup mayo, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 lemon
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and chill until ready to serve.Salt and pepper to taste
Notes
Note 1: You can use rotisserie chicken or poached chicken. I cooked these chicken breasts in an Instant Pot
Storing Tips:
- Store leftover chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, and give it a good before serving.
- I don't recommend freezing this recipe!
- I don't recommend freezing this recipe!
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 0.4gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 179mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.
