Of all the summer salads, a classic chicken salad recipe is always a favorite at a picnic, a barbecue, or an office potluck! Just a few ingredients can be transformed into a cold, creamy salad or filling for a homemade chicken salad sandwich or wrap!
Keep this easy recipe on hand for last-minute sandwich prep when last-minute invitations come up! Serve this summer with a side of Italian pasta salad and crunchy grilled corn on the cob!
For this chicken salad sandwich recipe, any bread will do, thick slices of a baguette or buns/rolls hold up well. This is naturally low carb and it’s great over a tossed salad as well.
REFRIGERATOR: In an airtight container, the chicken salad will last about a week in the refrigerator. Give it a stir and refresh the flavor with a little salt and pepper (or an extra dollop of Dijon mustard) and serve!
FREEZER: Chicken salad doesn’t freeze well. To prep ahead, simply dice the chicken and freeze. When ready to make, combine it with the ingredients below for a quick lunch!
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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Classic Chicken Salad
A classic chicken salad recipe is always a favorite at a picnic, a barbecue, or an office potluck! Just a few ingredients can be transformed into a cold, creamy salad or filling for a homemade chicken salad sandwich or wrap!
Prep: 15min
Total: 15min
Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 206 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 362 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken (chopped)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 stalk celery (chopped)
- 1 green onion (diced (or chives or red onion))
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill (optional)
Instruction:
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve as a sandwich or over salad.
BEST CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE | easy & healthy
FAQ
What can I add to chicken salad to give it more flavor?
- 1 cup diced chicken.
- 1 heaping tablespoon minced red onion.
- 1 heaping tablespoon minced celery.
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley.
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- 2 teaspoons mayonnaise.
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard.
- Dash of hot sauce.
How to make chicken salad Martha Stewart?
- Place peppers, garlic, vinegar, oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a food processor or blender; blend until smooth.
- Pour dressing into a large bowl and toss with chicken, onion, capers or olives, and half the almonds.
- Transfer to a platter. Garnish with remaining almonds.
- Serve with lettuce leaves.
How does Rachael Ray make chicken salad?
