Description
A refreshing and easy chicken salad recipe featuring tender cooked chicken breasts mixed with celery, green onions, fresh parsley, and a tangy lemon-mustard mayonnaise dressing. Perfect as a light lunch, sandwich filling, or served in crisp lettuce leaves.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Salad
- 3 cups cooked diced chicken breasts, cold
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup diced celery (about 2 small)
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions (about 2)
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 3/4 tsp lemon zest
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Serving
- Bread slices or lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the cold, cooked diced chicken breasts into a large mixing bowl.
- Add lemon juice: Pour 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice over the chicken to add brightness and moisture.
- Mix in vegetables and herbs: Add the diced celery, chopped green onions, and finely chopped fresh parsley to the bowl.
- Make the dressing: Add the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, and lemon zest to the mixture.
- Season: Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, then stir well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Serve or chill: Serve the chicken salad immediately on bread slices or lettuce leaves, or cover and chill it in the refrigerator for up to 1 day to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Substitute red onion for green onions for a stronger flavor if desired.
- Use light mayonnaise or replace half the mayo with plain Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Add fresh fruit such as 1 diced apple or 1 cup halved grapes for a delicious twist.
- Optional toppings include lettuce, bacon, tomatoes, and sliced avocados for extra flavor and texture.
- Nutrition information reflects the chicken salad only, excluding bread or extra toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
