Description
A simple and delicious chicken salad recipe featuring tender diced chicken breasts mixed with fresh celery, green onions, parsley, and a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon zest. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner served on bread or lettuce leaves.
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad
- 3 cups cooked diced chicken breasts, cold
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup diced celery (about 2 small stalks)
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions (about 2)
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 3/4 tsp lemon zest
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
To Serve
- Bread slices or lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Add the cold, diced cooked chicken breasts to a large mixing bowl and pour the fresh lemon juice over the chicken, tossing gently to coat evenly.
- Add Vegetables and Herbs: Add the diced celery, chopped green onions, and finely chopped fresh parsley to the bowl with the chicken.
- Mix the Dressing: Stir in the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon zest into the chicken mixture. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the chicken salad immediately on bread slices or lettuce leaves. Alternatively, cover and chill in the refrigerator for up to 1 day to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Red onion can be substituted in place of green onions for a stronger flavor.
- Use light mayonnaise for a lower calorie version, or substitute 1/4 cup of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt for added creaminess and tang.
- For a fruity twist, add 1 diced apple or 1 cup of halved grapes to the salad.
- Delicious sandwich toppings include lettuce, bacon, tomatoes, and sliced avocados.
- Nutrition information includes chicken salad only; does not account for bread or extra toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
