Chicken · Easy
Easy Classic Chicken Salad
This easy chicken salad is creamy, crunchy, and comes together in about 15 minutes using rotisserie or leftover chicken. It's perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or served over greens.
What you'll need
- 3 cupscooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1/2 cupmayonnaise
- 1/2 cupcelery, diced
- 2 tablespoonsred onion, finely diced
- 1/3 cupdried cranberries or grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup, optionalchopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 tablespoonlemon juice
- to tastesalt and black pepper
Let's cook
- 1In a large bowl, combine the chicken, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, cranberries, and nuts if using.
- 2Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- 3Mix until well combined and creamy.
- 4Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving for best flavor, or serve immediately.
Make it yours
- Use Greek yogurt instead of half the mayonnaise for a lighter version.
- Add curry powder for a curried chicken salad.
- Swap pecans for sliced almonds.
Good with
- Croissants or bread for sandwiches
- A bed of lettuce or greens
- Crackers on the side
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, answered.
Can I use canned chicken?
Yes, well-drained canned chicken works in a pinch, though rotisserie or freshly cooked chicken has better texture.
How long does chicken salad keep?
Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
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