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How To Make Classic Chicken Salad – Creamy, Crunchy & Perfect for Sandwiches or Wraps

🛒 Ingredients

3 cups (about 450g) cooked chicken, shredded or chopped

( rotisserie, grilled, or poached)

½ cup (120g) mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for lighter version)

1 tbsp Dijon mustard (adds tang and depth)

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (brightens flavor)

½ tsp garlic powder

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

¾ cup (75g) celery, finely diced (for crunch)

½ cup (75g) red seedless grapes, halved (sweet burst in every bite)

⅓ cup (35g) toasted pecans or walnuts, chopped (adds richness)

2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped (for freshness)

🔥 Pro Tip: Toast the nuts first — deepens flavor 10x!

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Shred the Chicken

Use leftover or rotisserie chicken.

Shred into small, bite-sized pieces with forks or chop finely.

2️⃣ Make the Dressing Base

In a large bowl, whisk together:

Mayo

Dijon mustard

Lemon juice

Garlic powder

Salt & pepper

3️⃣ Add Chicken & Mix

Fold in chicken until well coated.

4️⃣ Fold in Veggies & Fruit

Gently stir in:

Celery

Grapes

Toasted nuts

Fresh herbs

✅ Don’t overmix — keeps texture intact.

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