The Best Homemade Deli-Style Chicken Salad
If you love the creamy and savory goodness of deli-style chicken salad, you’re in for a treat! In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the process of preparing a chicken salad that’s both easy to make and bursting with flavor. Whether you’re planning a picnic or simply want a quick and tasty meal, this chicken salad will be your new go-to recipe.
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Ingredients:
Get ready to whip up a delectable deli-style chicken salad with this handy table sheet format of ingredients:
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| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cooked Chicken | 2 cups, shredded or diced |
| Mayonnaise | 1/2 cup |
| Greek Yogurt | 1/4 cup |
| Dijon Mustard | 1 tablespoon |
| Lemon Juice | 1 tablespoon |
| Celery | 1/2 cup, finely chopped |
| Red Onion | 1/4 cup, finely chopped |
| Red Grapes | 1/2 cup, halved |
| Slivered Almonds | 1/4 cup |
| Fresh Dill | 1 tablespoon, chopped |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Black Pepper | 1/4 teaspoon |
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Stir well until the dressing is smooth and well blended. This creamy base will add lusciousness to your chicken salad.
- Add the cooked and shredded (or diced) chicken to the dressing. Toss the chicken until it’s evenly coated with the dressing, ensuring every piece is flavored to perfection.
- Fold in the finely chopped celery and red onion. These crunchy vegetables add a refreshing element to the salad and complement the tender chicken.
- Gently stir in the halved red grapes. The sweetness of the grapes balances the savory flavors and brings a delightful burst of juiciness.
- Incorporate the slivered almonds into the chicken salad. These nutty bites add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor to each forkful.
- Season the salad with chopped fresh dill, salt, and black pepper. The dill elevates the salad with its herbaceous aroma, while the salt and black pepper bring out the flavors of all the ingredients.
