Chicken salad is a classic dish that is easy to make and perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish. This recipe serves four people and can be easily adapted to suit your taste.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 cup of diced celery
- 1/2 cup of diced red onion
- 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Start by shredding the cooked chicken. You can use a rotisserie chicken or cook your own chicken breasts in a pan or in the oven.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shredded chicken, celery, and red onion to the bowl with the mayonnaise mixture and stir until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce, on a croissant or sandwich bread or wrap it up in a tortilla or pita.
You can also customize this recipe to your liking by adding ingredients such as chopped nuts, dried cranberries, chopped apple, or diced avocado. The possibilities are endless!
Enjoy your homemade chicken salad!