Easy Chicken Salad Recipe (Creamy, No-Fuss, Ready in 15 Minutes)
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Sharp knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Airtight storage container
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced (about 1 rotisserie chicken)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 stalks celery diced
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- 1 cup red seedless grapes halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley chopped (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Shred or dice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Dice the celery and red onion, and halve the grapes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Combine chicken, celery, onion, and grapes in a large bowl; pour dressing over top and fold gently to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
Add herbs like dill right before serving so they stay fresh.
Add herbs like dill right before serving so they stay fresh.