Classic Chicken Salad Recipe
This chicken salad recipe is as traditional as it gets! Use any leftover chicken you have on hand, or finely shred a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store.
Servings 6 cups
Calories 429kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast , about 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup red grapes , halved
- ⅓ cup chopped red onion
- ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- To a medium size bowl, add the shredded chicken, chopped celery, grapes, onions, and almonds.
- In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the lemon juice and salt and pepper.
- Add the mayo mixture to the bowl with the chicken and mix well. Taste for seasoning and adjust to your taste. Serve the chicken salad on croissants or bread, or over salad greens.
Notes
Refrigerate for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 755mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg