Chicken salad is a classic and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in sandwiches, wraps, or on its own. Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for chicken salad:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded (you can use grilled, roasted, or poached chicken)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (adjust amount to your preference)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish (or finely diced pickles)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional add-ins: chopped apples, grapes, nuts (such as pecans or almonds), dried cranberries, diced avocado, chopped herbs (such as parsley or dill)
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Add the diced chicken, celery, red onion, and sweet pickle relish to the bowl. Stir gently until the chicken is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Taste the chicken salad and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
- If using any optional add-ins, gently fold them into the chicken salad mixture until evenly distributed.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Once chilled, give the chicken salad a final stir and serve it chilled as a sandwich filling, wrap filling, or as a topping for salads.
- Enjoy your delicious homemade chicken salad!
Feel free to customize this recipe to suit your taste preferences and dietary needs. You can add or omit ingredients based on what you have on hand or what you enjoy. Chicken salad is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken and can be made ahead of time for quick and easy meals throughout the week.
