Description
This delicious chicken salad recipe combines tender cooked chicken with a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and Dijon mustard. Enhanced with crunchy celery, nuts, tart cranberries or sweet grapes, and fresh parsley, this salad is a perfect blend of flavors and textures. It’s quick to prepare, versatile, and ideal for sandwiches, salads, or enjoyed on its own.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries or grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almonds
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well blended to create a creamy dressing base.
- Add the Ingredients: Add the shredded chicken, diced celery, finely chopped red onion, dried cranberries or halved grapes, chopped nuts, and fresh parsley to the bowl. Stir gently but thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the chicken salad and adjust the seasoning as necessary by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to brighten the flavors according to your preference.
- Chill: Refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and the salad to chill properly before serving.
- Serve: Serve the chicken salad chilled on its own, as a filling for sandwiches, or over a bed of fresh greens for a light, satisfying meal.
Notes
- For added crunch, you can substitute walnuts or almonds with pecans or pistachios.
- Use Greek yogurt for a tangier, healthier twist and to reduce fat compared to using mayonnaise alone.
- The salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Feel free to swap cranberries for fresh grapes if you prefer a juicier, fresher taste.
- Adjust lemon juice and seasoning to your taste for balance of acidity and saltiness.
