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Chicken Salad

Creamy Homemade Chicken Salad

A creamy and comforting chicken salad filled with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a smooth dressing. Perfect for sandwiches, potlucks, and light family meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken Base
  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • ½ cup celery finely chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion finely diced
  • For the Creamy Dressing
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • For the Optional Mix-ins / Toppings
  • ¼ cup grapes halved
  • 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or almonds
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Chop cooked chicken into small pieces.
  2. Dice celery and onion finely.
  3. Whisk dressing ingredients together.
  4. Combine chicken and vegetables in a bowl.
  5. Add dressing and mix gently.
  6. Chill before serving.

Notes

Chill before serving for the best flavor.
• Add grapes or nuts for extra texture.
• Greek yogurt can replace part of the mayo.
• Store refrigerated in an airtight container.