Whether you’re making a quick lunch, prepping for a picnic, or creating a party platter, this chicken salad is the gold standard. It’s perfect on sandwiches, in lettuce wraps, or served with crackers.
Ingredients
Serves: 4–6
Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus chicken cooking time if needed)
For the Chicken Salad:
- 3 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
- ½ cup celery, finely chopped
- ½ cup red grapes, halved (or dried cranberries)
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup toasted almonds or pecans, chopped
For the Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or half mayo, half Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp honey (optional, for balance)
- Salt & pepper, to taste