Description
A creamy, classic chicken salad made with tender chicken, crisp celery, and a smooth, well-balanced dressing that comes together quickly and tastes even better chilled.
Ingredients
- Cooked chicken, 3 cups, diced
- Mayonnaise, 3/4 cup
- Celery, 1 cup, finely chopped
- Red onion, 1/4 cup, finely diced
- Lemon juice, 1 tablespoon
- Salt, 3/4 teaspoon
- Black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Ensure the cooked chicken is fully cooled, then dice it into bite-sized pieces.
- Place the chicken, celery, and red onion into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Gently stir until all ingredients are evenly coated and creamy.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Stir once more before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
- Chilling enhances flavor and texture.
- Stir gently to avoid breaking down the chicken.
- Taste after chilling, seasoning may need adjustment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: chicken salad, classic chicken salad, creamy chicken salad, easy chicken salad recipe