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!
Prep Time:15 minutes
Total Time:15 minutes
Yield:6 servings
Category:Dinner, Lunch
Ingredients
Units
3cups chopped or shredded chicken
3/4cup finely chopped red onion
3/4cup finely chopped celery
1/4cup chopped fresh parsley
1cup mayonnaise
1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, optional
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.
Notes
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.
Chicken: Any type of chicken can be used. I normally use rotisserie chicken since it's easier.
Onion: For best results, use red onion— though any type of onion will work.
Mayonnaise: Any brand of mayonnaise works. You could also do 1/2 cup Greek yogurt and 1/2 cup of mayonnaise if you want.
Lemon juice: This is optional. It tastes great with or without it. If using Greek yogurt, I recommend not adding the lemon juice.