Description
This easy chicken salad is a quick and delicious recipe perfect for light lunches or snacks. Combining creamy mayo, Dijon mustard, and fresh parsley with shredded cooked chicken, crisp celery, sweet apple, and a hint of red onion creates a flavorful mix that can be served in sandwiches, wraps, lettuce leaves, or even inside an avocado for a refreshing and healthy meal option.
Ingredients
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Salad Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Salad Mix
- 2 cups cooked chicken (rotisserie preferred), shredded or chopped
- 1 stick celery, chopped small
- 1/2 medium apple, chopped small
- 1-2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the mayo, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Mix the salad: Add the shredded or chopped cooked chicken, finely chopped celery, apple, and red onion into the bowl with the dressing. Stir gently but thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated. Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve: Enjoy the chicken salad immediately or refrigerate it to chill. Serve it in your choice of sandwiches, wraps, lettuce leaves, or even stuffed inside an avocado for a healthy and tasty meal.
Notes
- This recipe uses rotisserie chicken for convenience but any cooked chicken can be used.
- Adjust the amount of red onion based on your preference for tanginess.
- For a lower calorie option, substitute mayo with Greek yogurt.
- Chilling the salad for 30 minutes before serving enhances the flavors.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
