This chicken salad recipe is easy to make, just one bowl, and ready in minutes. Perfect on crusty whole grain bread or with crackers. You'll never want store-bought again!

Like many of us right now, I've been stocking the refrigerator and pantry with basics the past several weeks. (It's been refreshing but I sure do miss going out.) This includes granola, meatballs, and pulled pork. With warmer days around the corner it seemed like the perfect opportunity to switch things up a bit for lunches.

While I've been making this chicken salad recipe for years— it's in regular rotation in the summer, I recently made a few small adjustments to it that make it even better. (Is that even possible?)

Why You NEED To Try This Chicken Salad Recipe

• From mixing bowl to refrigerator in 15 minutes
• Made in just one bowl
• 8 simple ingredients
• So many textures
• Incredibly satisfying
• Stays fresh for up to 5 days

It's a fact: This disappears in 2 days.

As much as I love chicken salad, I refuse to buy it from the grocery store. While more convenient, store-bought is incredibly expensive, and very bland. This recipe is so simple that I make a double batch to last us for the week. The ingredient list is relatively small and comes together quick.

Chicken Salad Ingredients

1. Chicken: The star of the show. I normally use rotisserie chicken but you can also use leftover chicken.
2. Onion: Adds crunch and zesty flavor. I prefer to use red onion, but any type of onion can be used.
3. Celery: Adds crunch.
4. Parsley: This is for freshness.
5. Mayonnaise: Provides a creamy texture. You can also substitute in some Greek yogurt if you prefer. See the notes in the recipe.
6. Salt/Pepper: To taste!
7. Lemon juice: Adds a little tartness.

How To Make Chicken Salad

It's really, really simple. All the ingredients are combined together in a large bowl. Stir together until everything is evenly coated.

THAT'S IT.

I told you it was simple.

Serve it piled high on multigrain bread, with crackers, in a tortilla, or even in a salad.

One Bowl Chicken Salad Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

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Description

This chicken salad recipe is easy to make, just one bowl, and ready in minutes. Perfect on crusty whole grain bread or with crackers. You'll never want store-bought again!

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Ingredients

• 3 cups chopped or shredded chicken
• 3/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 3/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, optional

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Instructions

• In a large bowl combine the chicken, onion, celery, and parsley. Stir together.
• Add in the mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and lemon juice (if using), and stir together until everything is coated evenly.

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Notes

1. Make Ahead Instructions: The individual ingredients can be prepped ahead of time (a few days in advance.) The chicken salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
2. Chicken: Any type of chicken can be used. I normally use rotisserie chicken since it's easier.
3. Onion: For best results, use red onion— though any type of onion will work.
4. Mayonnaise: Any brand of mayonnaise works. You could also do 1/2 cup Greek yogurt and 1/2 cup of mayonnaise if you want.
5. Lemon juice: This is optional. It tastes great with or without it. If using Greek yogurt, I recommend not adding the lemon juice.

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