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
- 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
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Wooden spoon or rubber spatula
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.
Tasty Tip
For extra creamy chicken salad, add in an extra ½ cup of mayonnaise.
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
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📖 Recipe
Classic Chicken Salad Recipe
Equipment
- Medium Mixing Bowl
- Wooden Spoon
- Chef's Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 1 whole rotisserie chicken cut up
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup celery finely diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Chicken. Place cut up chicken in a large bowl. See Substitution Note.
- Add Mayonnaise. Add the mayonnaise. See Substitution Note.
- Add Celery. Add celery.
- Season. Season with salt and ground black pepper.
- Combine. Stir together and mix well to combine.
Notes
Ingredient Notes:
- 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
Optional Add-Ins:
- apples
- red grapes
- walnuts
- red onion
- shallots
- red or green bell pepper
- dijon mustard
- dill
- hard boiled eggs
- pasta
Substitutions:
- Chicken Substitution: Grilled, Pan Fried Cutlets, Stewed, Leftovers
- Mayonnaise Substitution: Vegan Mayo
Pro Tips:
For extra creamy chicken salad, add in an extra ½ cup of mayonnaise.Serving Suggestions:
- croissants
- crescent rolls
- buttermilk biscuits
- brioche
- white bread
- wheat bread
- wraps
- on a bed of lettuce, or arugula
- garnish with lettuce
- or sliced tomato
Freezing and Storage:
Freezing: We do not recommend freezing mayonnaise based salads, as the mayo can separate when it thaws. Storage: Store this tasty recipe in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.Nutrition
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Russ B
Sooo good!
Seanna
Thank you so much!!