The Best Chicken Salad

Name: The Best Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 ribs celery, finely chopped; 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; Fresh parsley or dill, for garnish (optional)

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This chicken salad is creamy, flavorful, and loaded with tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a perfectly balanced dressing—ideal for lunches, light dinners, or meal prep.

15 min

American

Ingredients

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Add the chopped chicken, celery, and red onion to the bowl.
Mix everything until the chicken is well coated and ingredients are evenly distributed.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Garnish with fresh parsley or dill before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 310 calories
Sugar Content: 2g
Sodium Content: 420mg
Fat Content: 24g
Saturated Fat Content: 4g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 18g
Trans Fat Content: 0g
Carbohydrate Content: 4g
Fiber Content: 1g
Protein Content: 22g
Cholesterol Content: 65mg