Easy Chicken Salad Recipe

This Easy Chicken Salad comes together in minutes, is packed with fresh crunch, and is perfect for meal prep, sandwiches, or serving over greens!

The Best Easy Chicken Salad

Are you searching for the perfect go-to lunch recipe? This Easy Chicken Salad is exactly what you need in your weekly rotation. Making an Easy Chicken Salad at home is infinitely tastier and fresher than buying it at the deli, and it takes barely any time to whip up. Whether you want to pile it high on toasted bread, scoop it onto a buttery croissant, or just eat it straight out of the bowl with your favorite crackers, this Easy Chicken Salad never disappoints. The secret to a truly great Easy Chicken Salad is balancing the rich, creamy dressing with the satisfying crunch of fresh celery and a bright pop of red onion. Let’s get mixing!

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded (rotisserie chicken works perfectly)

• ½ cup mayonnaise (or swap half with Greek yogurt for a lighter touch)

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

• ½ cup celery, finely diced

• ¼ cup red onion, finely diced

• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Prep the Chicken: If you aren't using pre-cooked rotisserie chicken, cook your chicken breasts until tender, let them cool, and chop them into bite-sized cubes.

2. Mix the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.

3. Combine the Ingredients: Add the diced chicken, chopped celery, red onion, and fresh herbs to the bowl with the dressing.

4. Toss Together: Gently fold everything together until the chicken and vegetables are completely coated in the creamy dressing.

5. Chill and Serve: While you can eat it right away, this chicken salad tastes even better if you cover it and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve on toasted bread, over a bed of lettuce, or with crackers!