Homemade Chicken Salad
A homemade chicken salad recipe that is simple to make and perfect for enjoying as a sandwich, on crackers or lettuce, or on its own.
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Servings6 servings
Ingredients
- 20 oz cooked chicken (shredded or chopped; about 3.5 to 4 cups)
- ½ cup chopped celery (about 1 to 2 ribs)
- ¼ cup minced red onion (or yellow)
- 1 cup quartered red grapes
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 heaping Tbsp mustard (Dijon or regular)
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients. First, roughly chop or shred the pre-cooked chicken. Add the chicken to a large bowl.
- Chop the celery and red onion into small pieces. Add to the bowl with the chicken.
- Cut the grapes into halves or quarters, depending on their size and your preference. Add the grapes to the bowl and set aside.
- In a smaller bowl, make the dressing. Whisk the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic powder together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the dressing to the larger bowl and mix well until all ingredients are well incorporated and coated in the dressing. Cover and refrigerate until ready for serving. Enjoy as a sandwich, on a bed of lettuce, on crackers, or on its own.
Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 511mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
