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Everyday Chicken Salad

This Everyday Chicken Salad is creamy, fresh, and packed with flavor. Made with tender chicken, celery, herbs, Greek yogurt, and mayo, it’s perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or easy lunches.
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword everyday chicken salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 253kcal
Author Tawnie Graham of Kroll's Korner

Ingredients

  • 3-4 cups cooked chicken chopped or shredded (about 1 rotisserie chicken is perfect!)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp. Greek yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 3 ribs celery finely diced
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1-2 tsp. pickle juice
  • 1/4 tsp. celery seed ground
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • Pinch paprika
  • 2 Tbsp. Fresh parsley or fresh dill plus more for garnish
  • Optional: 1/2 cup pecans or 1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds
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Instructions

  • Prepare the chicken: Add the chopped or shredded chicken to a large mixing bowl. If using rotisserie chicken, remove skin and bones first.
    3-4 cups cooked chicken
    Chopped chicken in mixing bowl for every day chicken salad.
  • Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, pickle juice, celery seed, kosher salt, black pepper, and paprika until smooth and well combined.
    1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp. Greek yogurt, 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard, 3 ribs celery, 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice, 1-2 tsp. pickle juice, 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, 1/4 tsp. black pepper, Pinch paprika
    Side-by-side images of whisking together the dressing ingredients for chicken salad.
  • Combine and mix: Pour the dressing over the chicken. Add the celery, red onion, and fresh parsley or dill. Stir until everything is evenly coated, being careful not to overmix so the chicken stays tender.
    1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1/4 tsp. celery seed, 2 Tbsp. Fresh parsley or fresh dill plus more for garnish
    Three images side-by-side showing how to mix together the ingredients for chicken salad.
  • Add optional mix-ins: If using, gently fold in the chopped pecans or roasted sunflower seeds.
    Optional: 1/2 cup pecans or 1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds
    Adding chopped pecans to chicken salad in mixing bowl.
  • Taste & adjust: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more salt, pepper, lemon juice, or pickle juice to your preference.
  • Chill & serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish with extra herbs before serving.
    Chicken salad mixed together in large mixing bowl with wood spoon.

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Notes

Serving ideas
  • Classic sandwich on toasted sourdough, croissants, or brioche
  • Wraps with flour tortillas or spinach wraps
  • Open-faced on toast with sliced avocado or tomato
  • Melts (top with Swiss or provolone and broil until just melted)

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 374mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg