Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe
The Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe delivers a creamy, light, and refreshing taste with a balanced mix of savory chicken, mild tang from Dijon mustard, and gentle acidity from vinegar.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Spoon or spatula
- Measuring Cups
- Salad serving bowl
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked chicken cubed
- 3/4 cup celery stalks finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1 cup pecans almonds, or cashews
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt (
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by cutting the cooked chicken into small, bite-sized cubes. Put them into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the finely chopped celery and diced red onion to the chicken to bring in freshness and crunch. Stir in your choice of nuts like pecans, almonds, or cashews for extra texture and flavor.
- In another small bowl, mix together yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, vinegar, salt, and black pepper until everything becomes smooth and creamy.
- Pour this dressing over the chicken mixture and gently fold it all together so every piece gets coated evenly.
- Once mixed, taste it and adjust seasoning if needed. Let it chill in the fridge for about 10–15 minutes before serving so the flavors come together nicely.