Description
Nostalgic chicken salad brings pure comfort from grandmother’s kitchen to modern tables. Creamy mayonnaise, tender chicken, crisp celery, and subtle herbs create a timeless dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups (960 ml) chicken, cooked and shredded or diced
- 1 cup (240 ml) mayonnaise
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- ½ cup (120 ml) celery, diced
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) red onion or shallots, diced
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) green onions or chives, sliced
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) black pepper
Instructions
- Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized, tender pieces using two forks, ensuring an even texture for a smooth, cohesive salad mixture.
- Finely dice the celery and red onion into uniform, small cubes to distribute a crisp, fresh crunch throughout the protein-rich base.
- Chop the green onions into delicate, thin rounds, releasing their mild, aromatic essence into the creamy blend.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, combine the chicken, freshly chopped vegetables, and aromatic herbs with a generous dollop of mayonnaise.
- Drizzle Dijon mustard and a splash of zesty lemon juice over the ingredients, introducing a tangy brightness to the classic preparation.
- Season the mixture with a precise pinch of salt and a graceful sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
- Gently fold and stir the components using a silky folding motion, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly coated and harmoniously integrated.
- Taste the salad and make nuanced adjustments to the seasoning, allowing the individual flavors to dance and complement each other.
- Serve immediately on soft bread, crisp greens, or alongside crunchy crackers, or refrigerate to let the flavors meld and intensify.
Notes
- Customize the texture by adjusting mayonnaise for a creamier or lighter salad.
- Leftover rotisserie or grilled chicken works perfectly, making this a quick weeknight meal.
- Chop ingredients finely for the best bite and even distribution of flavors.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes to allow ingredients to meld and enhance overall taste.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days for maximum freshness.
- Use this versatile recipe as a base and experiment with additional herbs or nuts for extra crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg