Description
A heartwarming classic creamy chicken salad made with tender shredded chicken, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and fresh vegetables, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Whisk or stir well until smooth and creamy.
- Combine the ingredients: Add the shredded chicken, chopped celery, finely chopped red onion, parsley, along with salt and pepper. Gently stir everything together until the chicken is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve or chill: Enjoy your chicken salad on toasted bread for a delightful sandwich, piled high over fresh lettuce, or simply relish it straight from the bowl.
Notes
This chicken salad is perfect for preparing ahead of time. It actually tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken salad, creamy chicken salad, easy salad recipe, summer recipe