A delicious and easy-to-make chicken salad recipe that’s perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Packed with flavor and healthy ingredients, this dish is sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Lettuce leaves, for serving
- Bread or crackers, for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, diced celery, and chopped red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- If desired, add chopped fresh parsley for an extra burst of flavor and color.
- Cover the chicken salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce leaves or as a sandwich filling with your choice of bread or crackers.
- Enjoy your delicious homemade chicken salad!
