🐔 Classic Chicken Salad: A Versatile Favorite!

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This chicken salad recipe is the perfect blend of creamy, tangy, and crunchy, making it a go-to for lunches, light meals, or snacks. Whether you serve it as a sandwich filling, atop a bed of greens, or with crackers, this dish is sure to please.

🛒 Ingredients

🍗 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
🥄 1/2 cup mayonnaise
🥒 1 rib celery, diced
🌱 1 green onion, thinly sliced
🟡 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
🧂 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt (or more to taste)
⚫ 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
🌿 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1/4 teaspoon dried dill, optional)

👩‍🍳 Directions

1️⃣ Combine Ingredients:

In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the chicken, mayonnaise, celery, green onion, Dijon mustard, seasoned salt, black pepper, and dill (if using).

2️⃣ Taste and Adjust:

Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper, as needed, to suit your preferences.

3️⃣ Serve:

Enjoy as a sandwich filling, over fresh greens for a salad, or with crackers for a snack.

🌟 Chef’s Notes:

Chicken Options: Use rotisserie chicken, poached chicken, or even leftover roasted chicken.
Customizations: Add grapes, dried cranberries, or chopped nuts for a sweet twist.
Make Ahead: Prepare the chicken salad in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.