Classic Chicken Salad Recipe

Classic Chicken Salad - This easy recipe is made with simple ingredients and can be ready in just a few minutes. So delicious served on its own or as a classic chicken salad sandwich.

This is an old favorite recipe from way back. Delicious classic flavors are the perfect addition to your next summer picnic or family gathering. Pair it with a fresh garden salad and a yummy dessert like our Easy Peach Cobbler.

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• Here's What You Need
• Notes on Ingredients
• Optional Add-Ins
• Substitution Suggestion
• How to Make It
• Tasty Tip
• What Kind Of Bread To Use
• Freezing and Storing
• Don't Miss Our Other Chicken Recipes
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Here's What You Need

Notes on Ingredients

• whole rotisserie chicken, cut up - Check out our tutorial on How To Cut A Rotisserie Chicken in Under 3 Minutes.
• mayonnaise - Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise
• celery - Finely diced
• salt
• ground black pepper

Optional Add-Ins

• apples
• red grapes
• walnuts
• red onion
• shallots
• red or green bell pepper
• dijon mustard
• dill
• hard boiled eggs
• pasta

Substitution Suggestion

• Chicken Substitution: Grilled, Pan Fried Cutlets, Stewed, Leftovers
• Mayonnaise Substitution: Vegan Mayo

How to Make It

1. Place cut up chicken in a large bowl.

2. Add mayonnaise.

3. Add celery.

4. Season with salt and ground black pepper.

5. Mix all together.

What Kind Of Bread To Use

• croissants
• crescent rolls
• buttermilk biscuits
• brioche
• white bread
• wheat bread
• wraps

Freezing and Storing

Freezing:  We do not recommend freezing mayonnaise based salads, as the mayo can separate when it thaws.

Storage:  Store this Classic Chicken Salad in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

There you have it. It's as easy as that! We hope you enjoy our super simple, super tasty recipe. Try it and let us know how you like it. We'd love to hear from you!

xo ~ Seanna

Don't Miss Our Other Chicken Recipes

Learn my fabulous way to cut a rotisserie chicken in under three minutes. Makes meal prep so much easier!

Pressed for time? Try our Copycat Olive Garden Asiago Tortelloni Alfredo and use rotisserie chicken instead of grilled chicken.

Heading to a party? Make our Oven Baked Chicken Wings. People rave about these tasty wings!

Need a little comfort food? You've got to try our Homemade Chicken Soup Recipe. It is the best!

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