CLASSIC Chicken Salad with Mayo – EASY & CREAMY
A creamy, comforting chicken salad made with tender shredded chicken, mayonnaise, crunchy celery, and Dijon mustard. Perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or over greens. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, this easy 10-minute recipe serves 4.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 celery stalk (chopped)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, chopped celery, and Dijon mustard. Mix well until the chicken is fully coated and ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir again to incorporate the seasonings into the salad.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes. This chilling step enhances the flavors and gives the salad a refreshing touch.
- Once chilled, serve the chicken salad on your choice of bread, on crackers, or over a bed of lettuce for a light salad option.
Notes
Use leftover rotisserie chicken for a quicker option without sacrificing flavor.
For added crunch, finely chop some nuts, like walnuts or almonds, and mix them in.
Try adding diced grapes or apples for a touch of sweetness.
Mix in a splash of lemon juice for brightness.
Don't skip the chilling step; it melds the flavors beautifully.
For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
Freezing is possible but may alter texture slightly.
For added crunch, finely chop some nuts, like walnuts or almonds, and mix them in.
Try adding diced grapes or apples for a touch of sweetness.
Mix in a splash of lemon juice for brightness.
Don't skip the chilling step; it melds the flavors beautifully.
For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
Freezing is possible but may alter texture slightly.