Go Back
+ servings

Classic Chicken Salad

A refreshing and creamy classic chicken salad made with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a flavorful dressing, perfect for sandwiches or as a light meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Salad
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or diced
  • 1 cup celery finely chopped
  • 1 cup red grapes halved
  • ½ cup red onion finely chopped
  • ½ cup mayonnaise preferably full-fat for creaminess
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard adds tanginess
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • ½ teaspoon salt to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. If not already cooked, poach or grill the chicken breasts until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). Allow to cool, then shred or dice into bite-sized pieces.
Chop the Vegetables and Fruits
  1. Finely chop the celery and red onion. Halve the red grapes. This adds texture and flavor to the salad.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and well combined.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the shredded chicken, chopped celery, red onion, and halved grapes to the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated.
Serve
  1. Transfer the chicken salad to a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve chilled or at room temperature, either on its own or in a sandwich.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added crunch, consider adding chopped walnuts or pecans. This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!