Description
A creamy and tangy chicken salad loaded with flavor, perfect for picnics and gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grapes, halved (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by combining the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, sour cream, celery, red onion, dill pickles, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice in a large mixing bowl.
- Stir gently to avoid breaking up the chicken too much.
- Mix well until all the ingredients form a cohesive blend, ensuring each piece of chicken is coated in that creamy dressing.
- Take a moment to taste and season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- If you’re including grapes and walnuts, gently fold them into the mixture.
- Serve immediately on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, or as a dip with crackers.
- If time allows, refrigerate the salad for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
This chicken salad tastes even better the next day! Make ahead for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg