Perfect Chicken Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

2½ cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)

½ cup mayonnaise (or half mayo, half Greek yogurt for a lighter touch)

1 stalk celery, finely diced

2 tbsp red onion, finely diced (optional)

1 tbsp Dijon mustard (adds tang!)

1 tsp lemon juice or apple cider vinega

Salt & pepper, to taste

Optional mix-ins:

¼ cup sliced grapes or dried cranberries

¼ cup chopped toasted pecans, almonds, or walnuts

1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or parsley

Instructions:

Prep ingredients – Cook and chop/shred chicken. Dice vegetables.

Mix base – In a large bowl, stir together mayo, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Combine – Add chicken, celery, onion, and any optional ingredients. Mix well.

Chill – Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.

Serve – Enjoy on croissants, crackers, lettuce wraps, or straight up.

Pro Tips:

Use poached chicken for tenderness: Simmer in broth with garlic and herbs.

Add crunch with extra celery, apples, or nuts.

Season well – taste before serving and adjust salt, pepper, or acidity.

Make it spicy – add a dash of cayenne or a chopped jalapeño.