Homemade Chicken Salad Recipe
Chicken salad is a versatile and flavorful dish made with cooked chicken combined with various ingredients and seasonings. It is commonly served cold and can be enjoyed on its own, as a sandwich filling, wrap filling, or atop a bed of greens for a light and refreshing meal.
The base of chicken salad is typically cooked chicken breast, which can be diced or shredded, depending on personal preference. This provides a lean and protein-rich foundation for the salad. Other common ingredients often include crunchy vegetables like celery and onions, which add texture and flavor to the salad. Fruits such as grapes, apples, or dried cranberries are often added to provide a hint of sweetness and contrast to the savory chicken. Nuts such as pecans or almonds can also be included for added crunch and nuttiness.
The absolute best chicken salad recipe is the one you make by yourself at home. Follow this simple recipe that would introduce you to how I make my delicious and very great tasting chicken salad that’s loved by all.
Homemade Chicken Salad Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Mixing spoon or spatula
- 1 Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast diced or shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt plain or flavored
- 1 stalk celery finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup grapes halved (optional)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins optional
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or almonds optional
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs such as parsley, dill, or chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced or shredded cooked chicken breast, chopped celery, chopped red onion, grapes (if using), dried cranberries or raisins (if using), and chopped pecans or almonds (if using).
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the dressing mixture over the chicken and other ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Stir gently to coat everything evenly with the dressing.
- Taste the chicken salad and adjust the seasoning as needed with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice.
- Cover the chicken salad and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and the salad to chill.
- Before serving, garnish the chicken salad with fresh herbs (if using) for a pop of color and freshness.
- Serve the chicken salad on its own, or as a sandwich filling, wrap filling, or atop a bed of mixed greens for a light and refreshing meal.
