Description

This Best Chicken Salad Recipe is light, creamy, and loaded with fresh ingredients. Whether you’re making it for lunch, picnics, or meal prep, this recipe combines flavor and texture perfectly—think tender chicken, crunchy celery, and a tangy mayo-based dressing.

Ingredients

🍗 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
🥒 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
🧅 1/4 cup red onion, diced
🥚 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped (optional)
🥒 2 tablespoons pickles or relish (optional)
🍋 1 tablespoon lemon juice
🧂 Salt and black pepper, to taste
🥄 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
🌿 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, celery, onion, and eggs.
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until well coated.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for best flavor.
Serve over lettuce, in a sandwich, or with crackers.

Notes

You can use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Add grapes or apples for a sweet twist.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes (if chicken is pre-cooked)
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: No-cook

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 servings
Calories: 280 Kcal
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 420mg
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 2g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 22g

Keywords: top chicken salad dish, fresh chicken salad, easy chicken salad, traditional chicken salad, healthy chicken salad