Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 6 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
- 3 ribs celery (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon celery seed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (about 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper)
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery seed, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: Add the shredded or cubed cooked chicken, finely chopped celery, and minced fresh parsley to the bowl with the dressing.
- Toss to Coat: Gently toss all ingredients together until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the chicken salad immediately for best freshness, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. The flavors meld beautifully when chilled.
Notes
- You can adjust the mayonnaise quantity to your preference for creaminess.
- Celery seed adds a subtle celery flavor, but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken to save time.
- Serve the salad as a sandwich filling, on crackers, or over a bed of lettuce for variety.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
