Description
A refreshing and flavorful chicken salad made with tender cooked chicken, creamy mayonnaise and Greek yogurt, crunchy celery and nuts, sweet dried cranberries, and zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for a light lunch, sandwich filling, or served over greens, this salad combines a delightful mix of textures and tastes in under an hour.
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries or grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almonds
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
- Combine ingredients: Add the shredded chicken, diced celery, finely chopped red onion, dried cranberries or grape halves, chopped nuts, and fresh parsley to the bowl with the dressing. Stir gently but thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as preferred to balance the flavors perfectly.
- Chill the salad: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and the salad to chill before serving.
- Serve: The chicken salad can be served on its own, used as a delicious sandwich filling, or placed over a bed of fresh greens for a light and satisfying meal.
Notes
- For extra crunch, toast the nuts lightly before adding them to the salad.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor impact.
- The salad can be prepared a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream if preferred, but note the change in tanginess and texture.
- Add chopped apple or celery seeds for additional flavor variations.
