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From Marie’s Kitchen: A family-friendly recipe selected and shared by Marie.
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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