Classic Creamy Chicken Salad
A simple, creamy chicken salad with tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a lightly tangy dressing. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, lettuce cups, or crackers.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup Greek yogurt
1 celery stalk, finely diced
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
¼ cup chopped cucumber or pickles
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp salt, or to taste
¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional
¼ cup halved grapes, optional
Instructions
Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Add the chicken: Stir in the cooked chicken, celery, red onion, cucumber or pickles, and parsley.
Add extras: Fold in walnuts and grapes if using.
Chill: Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to come together.
Serve: Enjoy in a sandwich, tortilla wrap, lettuce cups, or over a bed of greens.
Tips
For the best flavor, use roasted or poached chicken.
Add a little honey for a subtle sweet-and-savory flavor.
For extra crunch, add diced apples or toasted almonds.
Keep refrigerated and use within 3–4 days.
