Classic Chicken Salad Recipe
Classic Chicken Salad – This easy recipe is made with simple ingredients and can be ready in just a few minutes. So delicious served on its own or as a classic chicken salad sandwich.
This is an old favorite recipe from way back. Delicious classic flavors are the perfect addition to your next summer picnic or family gathering.
Here’s What You Need
Notes on Ingredients
- whole rotisserie chicken, cut up –
- mayonnaise – Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise
- celery – Finely diced
- salt
- ground black pepper
Optional Add-Ins
- apples
- red grapes
- walnuts
- red onion
- shallots
- red or green bell pepper
- dijon mustard
- dill
- hard boiled eggs
- pasta
Substitution Suggestion
- Chicken Substitution: Grilled, pan-fried cutlets, stewed, or leftover rotisserie chicken.
- Mayonnaise Substitution: Vegan Mayo
How to Make It
1. Place cut up chicken in a large bowl.
2. Add mayonnaise.
3. Add celery.
4. Season with salt and ground black pepper.
5. Mix all together.
Tasty Tip
For extra creamy chicken salad, add in an extra ½ cup of mayonnaise.
Freezing and Storing
Freezing: We do not recommend freezing mayonnaise-based salads, as the mayo can separate when it thaws.
Here’s What You Need
Notes on Ingredients
- whole rotisserie chicken, cut up
- mayonnaise – Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise
- celery – Finely diced
- salt
- ground black pepper
Optional Add-Ins
- apples
- red grapes
- walnuts
- red onion
- shallots
- red or green bell pepper
- dijon mustard
- dill
- hard boiled eggs
- pasta
Substitution Suggestion
- Chicken Substitution: Grilled, pan-fried cutlets, stewed, or leftover rotisserie chicken.
- Mayonnaise Substitution: Vegan Mayo
How to Make It
1. Place cut up chicken in a large bowl.
2. Add mayonnaise.
3. Add celery.
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4. Season with salt and ground black pepper.
5. Mix all together.
Tasty Tip
For extra creamy chicken salad, add in an extra ½ cup of mayonnaise.
Freezing and Storing
Freezing: We do not recommend freezing mayonnaise-based salads, as the mayo can separate when it thaws.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
There you have it. It’s as easy as that! We hope you enjoy our super simple, super tasty recipe for the best old-fashioned chicken salad. Try it and let us know how you like it. We’d love to hear from you!