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A vibrant healthy summer chicken salad in a large bowl, ready to serve

Best way to grow your healthy summer chicken salad in 15 minutes

This chicken salad recipe is a quick and healthy option for a summer meal, ready in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Salad
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1/2 cup celery chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, chopped celery, and finely diced red onion.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until everything is well combined.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately on lettuce cups, bread, or crackers.

Notes

For extra flavor, add some fresh herbs like dill or parsley. You can also add grapes or pecans for texture and sweetness.