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Ultimate Guide to Chicken Salad: Classic Recipe, Variations & Modern Twists

A comprehensive guide to creating perfect chicken salad with classic recipes, modern variations, and expert tips. This versatile dish can be adapted for sandwiches, salads, or appetizers with options for low-fat and special dietary preferences.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (Greek yogurt for low-fat option)
  • 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare your cooked chicken by shredding or dicing it into bite-sized pieces
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and paprika
  3. Add the chopped celery, red onion, and fresh parsley to the dressing mixture
  4. Gently fold in the cooked chicken until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together
  6. Serve on bread for sandwiches, over lettuce for salad, or with crackers as appetizer

Notes

Chicken salad tastes better the next day as flavors continue to develop. Use rotisserie chicken for convenience or boil your own chicken breasts.