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A bowl of classic chicken salad with cranberries.
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Classic Chicken Salad Recipe

Skip store-bought options, and make this creamy classic chicken salad recipe with 9 simple ingredients in 10 minutes or less!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: classic chicken salad, classic chicken salad recipe, creamy chicken salad
Method: No Cooking
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 cups shredded cooked chicken / or rotisserie chicken
  • 1/2 small red onion finely diced
  • 2 celery stalks finely diced
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Shred chicken using a stand mixer or hand mixer.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, red onion, celery, and dried cranberries.
  • Add the mayonnaise, garlic powder, dried dill, salt, and black pepper.
  • Stir until everything is evenly coated and well combined.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Storage: Leftover chicken salad will keep fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 587mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg