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two classic chicken salad sandwiches stacked on top of each other
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5 from 4 votes

Easy Chicken Salad

This will be the best chicken salad recipe you'll ever try! It has wholesome, simple ingredients, is ready in just 15 minutes, and makes the most satisfying sandwiches.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad, Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best chicken salad recipe, chicken salad sandwich, chicken salad with apples, how to make chicken salad
Servings: 4
Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked chicken (I used rotisserie) shredded or chopped
  • 1 stick celery chopped small
  • 1/2 medium apple chopped small
  • 1-2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion

Instructions

  • Add the mayo, mustard, lemon juice, parsley, and some salt & pepper to a medium bowl. Stir until smooth.
  • Add in the chicken, celery, apple, and red onion. Stir together until combined. Give it a taste and adjust ingredients as needed (e.g. add more salt & pepper).
  • Serve in sandwiches/wraps, lettuce wraps, inside an avocado... etc.

Notes

  • I used half a Gala apple, but any variety that's not too sweet will work (try Granny Smith or Honeycrisp). Any apple will work, though, if you're ok with more sweetness.
  • See blog post for suggestions on substitutions or additions to this recipe. It's a very forgiving recipe, so you can definitely tweak it to your liking.
  • This recipe makes enough for 4 sandwiches.
  • This recipe will keep for 3-5 days in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 253mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg