Ingredients
Chicken Salad Ingredients
- 12 ounces shredded cooked chicken (roughly chopped)
- 1 celery rib (minced)
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion or sweet onion
- 1/4 cup red grapes (halved)
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons whole grain mustard or Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pinch garlic powder
Optional
- 4 croissants (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Roughly chop the shredded cooked chicken, mince the celery rib and red onion, and halve the red grapes. Transfer all these ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
- Mix Dressing and Combine: Add the slivered almonds, mayonnaise, lemon juice, whole grain mustard, salt, black pepper, and a pinch of garlic powder to the bowl. Stir everything until well combined, ensuring the dressing evenly coats the chicken and other ingredients.
- Chill: Refrigerate the chicken salad until ready to serve. This allows flavors to meld and keeps the salad fresh and cool.
- Serve: Enjoy the chicken salad in a variety of ways — as sandwiches on croissants, over a bed of fresh lettuce, or stuffed inside tomatoes or avocados for a light, nutritious meal.
Notes
- You can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Chilling the salad for at least 30 minutes enhances the flavor.
- For added texture, consider adding chopped apples or celery seeds.
- This salad can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Serve croissants toasted if preferred for an added crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
