Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 3-4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp whole grain mustard
- 2-3 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Ingredients
- Chopped scallions
- Peas
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or basil)
Instructions
- Prepare the salad base: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped celery, chopped fresh cilantro, and roasted red peppers. Mix these ingredients gently to distribute evenly.
- Make the dressing: In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, and honey until smooth and well combined.
- Combine salad with dressing: Pour the honey mustard dressing over the chicken mixture. Toss everything together carefully to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Season to taste: Add salt and pepper according to your preference. If desired, include any additional spices or optional ingredients like chopped scallions, peas, or fresh herbs for extra flavor and texture.
- Serve or chill: You can serve the chicken salad immediately or cover and refrigerate it until chilled. It’s delicious eaten on its own, tossed over fresh greens, used in lettuce wraps, or piled onto your favorite bread for a sandwich-style meal.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Use leftover or rotisserie chicken to save preparation time.
- Adjust the amount of honey in the dressing to balance sweetness to your taste.
- Add crunchy nuts like sliced almonds or walnuts for added texture if desired.
- For a lighter option, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
