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Chicken Salad

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🥗 Whip up this creamy, crunchy classic chicken salad in just 15 minutes using leftover rotisserie chicken for a protein-packed, versatile lunch that’s always a hit!
🍗 Customizable with fruits, nuts, or herbs, it’s refreshing, low-carb, and perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or lettuce cups – timeless comfort food at its best!

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– 2 cups cooked chopped or shredded chicken (rotisserie, leftover, or cooked breast/thighs) for the hearty base for your salad with chicken

– ½ cup mayonnaise for creamy texture and classic flavor

– 1 rib celery, diced for crisp crunch and fresh bite

– 1 green onion, thinly sliced for mild onion flavor (swap-friendly)

– 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard for tang and balance

– ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt for boosts overall flavor (add more to taste)

– ⅛ teaspoon black pepper for gentle heat (add more to taste)

– 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill or ¼ teaspoon dried dill for herb flavor that pairs well with chicken

– 1 cup chopped red grapes for sweet contrast for a classic twist

– 1 cup chopped peeled apple for sweet contrast for a classic twist

– 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (pecans or almonds) for extra crunch and richness

Notes

🐔 Opt for rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra flavor to your salad.
🥄 Lighten the recipe by substituting half the mayo with plain Greek yogurt.
🍎 Boost texture and taste with add-ins like grapes, apples, or toasted nuts.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salads
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 206 kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 362mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 48mg