This Easy Chicken Salad recipe is a classic, no-fuss version of a favorite American dish. Made with simple pantry staples like mayo, celery, sweet pickle relish, and Dijon mustard, it delivers just the right balance of creamy, tangy, and savory. It’s the kind of dish that fits effortlessly into busy weekdays or relaxed weekend brunches. Served chilled over salad greens, it’s refreshingly satisfying and endlessly versatile—perfect for sandwiches, lettuce cups, or on its own.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup celery (diced )
- 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 1 tbsp onion (minced )
- ½ tbsp Dijon mustard
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 1 dash black pepper
- 2 cups chicken (cubed & cooked )
- Salad greens (for serving)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Dressing
- In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, diced celery, pickle relish, minced onion, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
Step 2: Add Chicken
- Stir in the cubed cooked chicken until evenly coated.
Step 3: Chill
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.
Step 4: Serve
- Serve chilled over fresh salad greens.
Tips
- Add chopped apples or grapes for sweetness and texture.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for part of the mayo for a lighter version.
- Add toasted pecans or walnuts for crunch.
- Mix in chopped fresh herbs such as dill, parsley, or tarragon.
- Replace Dijon with yellow mustard for a classic Southern flavor.
- Make it a sandwich filling by serving on croissants or whole-grain bread.
- Add paprika or cayenne for mild heat.
- Use rotisserie chicken for extra convenience.
- Stir in hard-boiled egg for added protein.
Nutrition
Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 20gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.6gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 630mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 0.8mg
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