Description
Classic Carol Chicken Salad Chick is a simple, creamy chicken salad perfect for sandwiches or a light meal. This recipe combines tender diced chicken with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, onion, and a hint of garlic powder, finished with fresh parsley for a refreshing taste. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an easy and satisfying dish to prepare ahead and enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the diced cooked chicken, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped celery, chopped onion, and garlic powder thoroughly until well blended.
- Add Parsley and Season: Stir in the fresh chopped parsley and season the mixture with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences. Mix evenly.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes. This chilling step allows the flavors to meld and enhances the taste.
- Serve: Serve the chicken salad cold or at room temperature, perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or atop fresh greens.
Notes
- You can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Adjust the amount of Dijon mustard to suit your taste – more for a tangier salad.
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken to save time when preparing this salad.
- Add chopped nuts or dried cranberries for an interesting texture and flavor contrast.
- This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
