Description
A fresh and flavorful chicken salad made with diced cooked chicken breasts, crisp celery, green onions, fresh parsley, and a tangy blend of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon. Perfect served on bread or lettuce leaves for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Serving
- Bread slices or lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Dice the cooked chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and chop the celery, green onions, and parsley finely.
- Mix Chicken and Lemon: Place the diced chicken in a large mixing bowl and pour the fresh lemon juice over it, gently tossing to combine and add brightness.
- Add Vegetables and Dressing: Add the diced celery, chopped green onions, and parsley to the bowl. Stir in the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon zest until everything is evenly coated.
- Season and Combine: Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Mix well to combine all flavors thoroughly.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the chicken salad immediately on bread slices or lettuce leaves, or cover and chill in the refrigerator for up to 1 day for best flavor.
Notes
- Red onion can be substituted for green onions if a stronger flavor is preferred.
- For a lighter option, substitute light mayonnaise or replace 1/4 cup of mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
- For a fruity twist, add 1 diced apple or 1 cup halved grapes to the salad for extra sweetness and crunch.
- Try adding toppings such as lettuce, crispy bacon, tomato slices, and sliced avocado to enhance your sandwich.
- Nutrition values include chicken salad only, excluding bread and extra toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
