Classic Chicken Salad is a creamy, flavorful combination of tender chicken, crisp celery, and a light mayonnaise dressing.

Ingredients

3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
1 cup celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced (optional)
1/2 cup seedless grapes, halved (optional)
1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1 – Prepare Ingredients
Cook and cool the chicken if not already prepared.
Dice or shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Chop celery and any optional ingredients.
Step 2 – Make the Dressing
In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
Stir until smooth.
Step 3 – Mix the Salad
Add chicken, celery, onion, grapes, and nuts to the bowl.
Gently stir until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Step 4 – Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
This allows the flavors to blend together.
Step 5 – Serve

Serve on:

Sandwich bread
Croissants
Crackers
Lettuce leaves
Stuffed tomatoes

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