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chicken salad sandwich with lettuce, pecans, celery, dill, and mayo on a croissant roll bun
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Classic Chicken Salad

This classic homemade chicken salad recipe is creamy and delicious. It's the only recipe you'll need for BBQs, Easter or the 4th of July!
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 264kcal
Author chunkyinkentucky

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded chicken or leftover rotisserie
  • ½ cup celery chopped
  • ½ cup mayonnaise *Hellman's recommended
  • ¼ cup sour cream fat free or full fat will work
  • ¼ cup pecans roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest optional
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional, for extra spice
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill
  • bread, lettuce, crackers, or rolls for serving

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and stir well to combine.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve (at least 2 hours is best).
  • Serve with toast, crackers, as a sandwich, or add to a salad.

Notes

  • Add some grapes or cranberries for a nice fresh flavor.
  • If the salad mixture dries out, add a bit more mayo.
  • Serve on croissants, bread or with crackers.
Storage:
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freezing not recommended.

Nutrition

Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg