Mom's Chicken Salad
Creamy, tangy, and bursting with fresh flavors, Mom's Chicken Salad is the ultimate go-to recipe for quick lunches, light dinners, or meal prepping. Made with tender, diced chicken breast, crisp celery, and zesty red onion, this classic chicken salad is brought to life with a velvety dressing of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and a splash of lemon juice for a citrusy kick. Fresh parsley adds a pop of color and herby nuance, though it’s entirely optional. Perfectly balanced with the right touch of salt and pepper, this easy chicken salad comes together in just 20 minutes and serves as a versatile, crowd-pleasing dish. Serve it chilled atop a bed of greens, enjoy it as a flavorful sandwich filling, or scoop it into buttery croissants for an extra indulgent treat. It's simple comfort food at its finest!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup Celery
- 0.5 cup Red onion
- 0.75 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Dice the cooked chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Finely chop the celery and red onion, then add them to the bowl with the chicken.
Step 3
In a smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until smooth.
Step 4
Season the dressing with salt and black pepper, then pour it over the chicken mixture.
Step 5
Gently toss everything together until the chicken, celery, and onion are evenly coated in the dressing.
Step 6
Optionally, stir in the chopped fresh parsley for added flavor and color.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Step 8
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 9
Serve chilled on its own, over a bed of greens, or as a sandwich filling between slices of bread or in a croissant.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (954.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2269.5 |
| Total Fat 151.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 17.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 606.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2435.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 47.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 5.4g | |
| Protein 168.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 122.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 456.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories