Classic Chicken Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional additions: chopped nuts, grapes, apples, dried cranberries
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Cook and shred the chicken. You can use leftover cooked chicken, rotisserie chicken, or poach chicken breasts until cooked through, then shred.
- Mix the Dressing:
- Combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), and Dijon mustard in a bowl until well combined.
- Combine Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, incorporate shredded chicken, diced celery, diced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley.
- Add Dressing:
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Season:
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Optional Additions:
- Enhance flavor and texture by adding chopped nuts, grapes, diced apples, or dried cranberries.
- Chill:
- Refrigerate the chicken salad for 1-2 hours to meld flavors, covering the bowl with plastic wrap.
- Serve:
- Before serving, give the chicken salad a final toss.
- Enjoy:
- Serve on a bed of greens, in a sandwich, or with crackers for a versatile and delicious dish.
This classic chicken salad recipe provides a simple and flavorful base that you can customize with your favorite add-ins. Whether served in a sandwich, over greens, or as a snack with crackers, it's a delightful and satisfying dish.