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Chicken Salad

A refreshing and nutritious chicken salad made with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
Vegetables
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup red grapes, halved
  • 1 cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup carrots, grated
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Use light mayonnaise for a healthier option.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed is best.
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Freshly ground preferred.
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and place in a mixing bowl.
Mix Vegetables
  1. Add diced celery, halved grapes, diced bell pepper, and grated carrots to the bowl with chicken.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Combine
  1. Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Stir gently until everything is well coated.
Serve
  1. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve on a bed of lettuce or in a sandwich.