Description
A simple and fresh chicken salad with crisp vegetables and a light dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, celery, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use leftover grilled or roasted chicken for best flavor.
- Add chopped apples or grapes for extra sweetness.
- Serve on bread, lettuce wraps, or with crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken salad, easy lunch, healthy recipe