Best Ever Chicken Salad

Chicken salad can be made in many delicious ways, but here’s a classic recipe for a creamy and flavorful version:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (you can use rotisserie chicken, grilled chicken, or poached chicken)
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup finely diced celery
• 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional add-ins: chopped apple, grapes, dried cranberries, chopped nuts (such as almonds or pecans)

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Stir until smooth and well combined.
2. Add the cooked chicken, diced celery, diced red onion, and chopped parsley to the bowl with the dressing. Stir until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
3. Season the chicken salad with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
4. If desired, add any optional add-ins such as chopped apple, grapes, dried cranberries, or chopped nuts. Stir gently to incorporate.
5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. Once chilled, give the chicken salad a final stir and taste for seasoning. Adjust if necessary.
7. Serve the chicken salad on bread for sandwiches, on a bed of lettuce for a salad, or with crackers for a snack.

Enjoy your delicious chicken salad, packed with flavor and perfect for sandwiches, salads, or snacks! Feel free to customize it with your favorite ingredients and add-ins.