Name: Classic Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded; 0.5 cup celery, finely chopped; 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped; 0.5 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh; 1 teaspoon dijon mustard; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; Lettuce leaf, for serving, optional; Sandwich bread, for serving, optional

Ready in: 15 mins

Serves: 4 servings

Ingredients: 15

This is a straightforward chicken salad with tender cooked chicken, crisp celery, a little onion, and a creamy lemon-Dijon dressing. Serve it chilled on lettuce, in sandwiches, or with crackers for a simple lunch.

Ingredients

3	cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
¹⁄₂	cup celery, finely chopped
¹⁄₄	cup red onion, finely chopped
¹⁄₂	cup mayonnaise
1	tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
1	teaspoon dijon mustard
¹⁄₂	teaspoon kosher salt
¹⁄₄	teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
2	tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
•	lettuce leaf, for serving, optional
•	sandwich bread, for serving, optional

Instructions

1.	Stir the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl until smooth.
2.	Add the cooked chicken, celery, red onion, and parsley to the bowl.
3.	Fold gently until the chicken is evenly coated and the vegetables are distributed.
4.	Taste and adjust with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
5.	Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes if time allows so the salad can chill and the flavors can settle.
6.	Serve cold on lettuce leaves, in sandwiches, or with crackers.