Nancy's Chicken Salad

Creamy, zesty, and bursting with fresh flavors, Nancy's Chicken Salad is the ultimate recipe for a quick and satisfying meal. Made with tender shredded chicken, crisp celery, tangy red onion, and a luscious blend of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and freshly squeezed lemon juice, this salad delivers a perfect balance of textures and tastes. Fresh dill adds an aromatic herbaceous note, while optional ingredients like sweet grapes and toasted almonds provide delightful bursts of flavor and crunch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile chicken salad can be served chilled on its own, in a sandwich, or wrapped in a tortilla for an easy and delicious lunch or dinner. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or whipping up a crowd-pleaser, Nancy's Chicken Salad is a must-try dish that will quickly become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups (shredded or diced) Cooked chicken breast
• 2 stalks (finely chopped) Celery
• 0.5 cup (finely chopped) Red onion
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon (freshly squeezed) Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh dill
• 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon (freshly ground, or to taste) Black pepper
• 0.5 cup (halved) Optional: Grapes
• 0.25 cup (toasted) Optional: Slivered almonds

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, celery, and red onion.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 4

If desired, gently fold in the halved grapes and toasted slivered almonds for added sweetness and crunch.

Step 5

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 6

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 7

Serve chilled. Nancy's Chicken Salad can be enjoyed on its own, over a bed of greens, in a sandwich, or in a wrap.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(724.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1740.9

Total Fat 116.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 404.4mg	0%
Sodium 2091.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.7g	0%
Total Sugars 16.8g
Protein 118.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 156.0mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 572.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.3%

Protein: 27.4%

Carbs: 12.3%