Description
A quick and easy classic chicken salad recipe combining tender cooked chicken with mayonnaise, crisp celery, and aromatic fresh herbs. Perfect for sandwiches or served over a bed of greens, this refreshing salad is ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Chicken Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chopped chicken (or shredded chicken)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 rib celery, diced
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt, more to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill, or ¼ teaspoon dried dill (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, add the cooked chopped chicken, mayonnaise, diced celery, sliced green onion, Dijon mustard, seasoned salt, black pepper, and fresh or dried dill if using. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the chicken salad and add additional seasoned salt or black pepper as needed to suit your preference, ensuring a balanced flavor.
- Serve: Serve the chicken salad chilled or at room temperature as a filling for sandwiches, wraps, or atop a fresh green salad for a light meal.
Notes
- Use leftover roasted or poached chicken for best flavor and texture.
- Fresh dill adds a bright, herbal note, but dried dill works well as a substitute.
- For a healthier option, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or a light mayo.
- Seasoned salt can be adjusted or replaced with regular salt and other preferred spices.
- Chicken salad can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
