Creamy Chicken Salad

🥗 Creamy Chicken Salad (Classic + Customizable)

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
  (rotisserie = easy win)

• ½ cup mayonnaise (use full-fat for best texture)

• ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (extra creaminess, slight tang)

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar

• ½ tsp salt (to taste)

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

Crunch & flavor

• ½ cup celery, finely chopped

• ¼ cup red onion or green onion

• Optional:

  • ¼ cup grapes, halved

  • ¼ cup toasted pecans or almonds

  • 1–2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley

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Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk mayo, sour cream, Dijon, lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.

2. Add chicken, celery, onion, and any extras.

3. Fold gently until evenly coated.

4. Taste and adjust seasoning.

5. Chill at least 30 minutes (huge flavor upgrade).

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🔥 Pro Tips

• Slightly warm chicken absorbs dressing better, then chill.

• If it thickens too much, loosen with 1–2 tbsp milk or cream.

• Dice chicken instead of shredding for deli-style texture.

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🥪 How to Serve

• Croissant or brioche sandwich

• Lettuce cups

• Crackers or toast points

• Stuffed in tomatoes or avocados

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🔁 Flavor Twists

• Southern: add chopped boiled eggs + sweet relish

• Herby: double dill + squeeze of lemon

• Spicy: pinch of cayenne or chopped jalapeño

• Healthy-ish: sub half mayo with Greek yogurt

If you want a Costco-style, Southern grandma, or high-protein version, tell me and I’ll tailor it 👌🥗