Easy Chicken Salad

⏱️ 10 min 👥 6 servings 📊 Easy
American lunch
Easy Chicken Salad
Nutrition per Serving
507
Calories
21g
Protein
5g
Carbs
45g
Fat

This Chicken Salad isn't your average dish, it's packed with the delightful crunch of celery, walnuts, and the succulent texture of shredded chicken, all beautifully bound with a zesty lemon-mayo dressing. It's a flavorful journey in every bite - a crowd pleaser that's perfect for any occasion.

📝 Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
  • 2 sticks celery (chopped)
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup walnuts (or pecans chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
  • 2 tablespoon parsley (chopped, for garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Grab a large bowl and toss in the shredded chicken, chopped celery, onion, and your choice of walnuts or pecans.
  2. 2Add a generous dollop of mayo and a good squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
  3. 3Season with salt and pepper, and give it a good mix until well combined.
  4. 4Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow flavors to blend.
  5. 5Uncover your salad, give it one last stir, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by cravinghomecooked.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.