This easy chicken salad recipe uses simple everyday ingredients, comes together fast, and makes the most delicious sandwiches!
Prep Time15mins
Total Time15mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best chicken salad recipe, chicken salad sandwich, chicken salad with apples, how to make chicken salad
Servings: 4
Ingredients
2cupscooked chicken
1/2cupmayo
1teaspoonDijon mustard
1teaspoonlemon juice
1tablespoonfresh parsley chopped
Salt & pepper to taste
1stick celery chopped small
1/2medium apple chopped small
1-2tablespoonsred onion chopped
For sandwiches: 8 slices breadlettuce, etc.
Instructions
Prep all ingredients.
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.