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Quick Chicken Salad

A fresh and delicious chicken salad made with tender chicken, crisp veggies, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 1 cup red grapes halved
  • 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

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Serving spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Start with your cooked chicken. Shred or dice it into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Chop the celery and halve the grapes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add the chicken, celery, and grapes to the bowl with the dressing. Stir until everything is coated evenly.
  5. If using nuts, fold them in gently.
  6. Taste your salad and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
  7. You can serve it right away or let it chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
  8. Serve the chicken salad on a bed of greens, in a sandwich, or with crackers.

Notes

For the best flavor, let your chicken salad sit for about 30 minutes before serving.