Chicken Salad
Savory cooked chicken, crisp celery, sweet grapes, and tangy red onion are all coated in a creamy homemade dressing, making this easy chicken salad recipe one of the BEST! It's a fun and fresh meal idea that works for busy lunches and quick dinners!
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cooked chicken cubed and chilled
- 1½ cups celery chopped
- 1 cup red seedless grapes
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon coarse pepper
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise/ Miracle Whip
Optional Garnish
- 2 hard-boiled eggs sliced
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients: dry mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper, whipping cream, and mayonnaise.
- Then, mix in the cooked chicken, diced celery, grapes, and red onion until everything is incorporated. Optioanal: Garnish with the sliced hard-boiled eggs. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Chicken Salad can be served in a sandwich using mini slider buns, croissants, pitas, tortillas, bagels, or toasted bread. It can also be served with triscuits, crackers, or pita chips.