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Chicken Salad Rotisserie Chicken

A delightful way to enjoy leftover rotisserie chicken in a crunchy salad.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken shredded
  • 1/2 cup celery diced
  • 1/2 cup red grapes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans chopped (optional)

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Serving spoon

Method
 

  1. Begin by shredding your rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Dice the celery and red onion, and halve the grapes.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken, chopped vegetables, and dressing. Toss gently.
  5. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans if using.
  7. Cover the salad and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Serve the salad on a bed of greens, in a sandwich, or on its own.

Notes

Chilling the salad enhances the flavors.