Description
Creamy Lemon Chicken Salad is bright, refreshing, and satisfying. Tender chicken is combined with a zesty lemony dressing, fresh herbs, and optional crunchy nuts for a versatile meal perfect for lunches, picnics, or light dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cooked chicken breasts, shredded or diced
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup toasted almonds or walnuts
Instructions
- Shred or dice cooked chicken breasts.
- Mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Add chicken, celery, green onions, and parsley. Stir gently.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Fold in toasted nuts if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use leftover chicken to save time.
- Adjust lemon for tanginess.
- Add nuts just before serving for crunch.
- Perfect for sandwiches, salads, or croissants.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg