Classic Chicken Salad

Creamy, savory, and satisfying, this classic chicken salad combines tender chicken with crisp, fresh ingredients and a flavorful dressing for the perfect balance of texture and richness.

Prep time	20 min
Cook time	Chill - 10 min
Total time	30 min
Servings	6
Materials	Knife, cutting board
Difficulty	Easy

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped

• 1 cup celery, diced

• 1/3 cup nuts*

• 1/3 cup fruit*

• 1/2 cup plain yogurt

• 1/4 cup mayo

• 2 tbs dijon mustard

• 1 tbs dried parsley

• 1 tsp garlic salt

  
  

Instructions

1. Start with cooked chicken, or cook your chicken if needed

2. Add chooped chicken, celery, nuts of choice, and fruit of choice to a large bowl

3. Next add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.

4. Put in fridge to chill for a few minutes and serve.

   
   
   
   

Substitutions and Variations

• For the nuts I like to choose one of these- pecans, pistacios, cahsews, almonds

• You can get super creative with the fruit for this, I have had great sucess with apples, rasins, dired figs, dried apricots, and dates

  
  

Storage and Reheating

• Stores well in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Do not freeze.

  
  

Serving Ideas

• Enjoy it piled onto greens, tucked into a sandwich, wrapped in lettuce, or served alongside fresh fruit or crackers for an easy, protein-packed meal.