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Chicken Salad

A creamy, classic chicken salad made with diced cooked chicken, celery, onions, and a dill-mayonnaise dressing.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups chicken breast diced and cooked
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup celery finely diced
  • 1/4 cup sweet yellow onion finely diced
  • 1/4 cup green onion thinly sliced (reserved 1 1/2 tablespoons for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon dill
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper fresh cracked

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced, cooked chicken and mayonnaise until evenly coated.
  • Add the finely diced celery and sweet yellow onion to the bowl and stir to combine.
  • Fold in 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion, dill, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper; mix until everything is evenly distributed.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if desired, then transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Garnish with the reserved 1 1/2 tablespoons of thinly sliced green onion and serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
  • If making sandwiches, use about 1/2 cup of chicken salad per sandwich.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spoon or Spatula

Notes

  • Letting the salad chill overnight improves the flavor.
  • Serve on bread, a croissant, or over lettuce.