Description
This Ultimate Chicken Salad recipe is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will have you coming back for more. Creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet, it’s perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or enjoying on its own.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries or grapes (halved)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the cooked chicken, celery, red onion, almonds, cranberries or grapes, and parsley. Stir until well combined and coated.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and season as needed. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled on sandwiches, wraps, or with crackers.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken is a convenient option for this recipe.
- For a lower-fat version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Enhance the flavor with garlic powder or relish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
