Loaded Chicken Salad
The ultimate comfort food, Loaded Chicken Salad is a delicious and versatile dish bursting with flavors. Perfect for a quick lunch or a hearty dinner, this easy weeknight meal combines tender chicken, crunchy veggies, and a creamy dressing. Make it tonight for a satisfying meal!
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Mixing Bowl
- Chef's Knife
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked and diced
- 1/4 cup red grapes sliced
- 1/4 cup royal raisins roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup walnuts or another nut of choice
- 1/4 cup scallions thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion diced
- 1/3 cup good quality mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper more to taste
- 1/4 cup bacon optional, roughly chopped
- 12 ribs celery cleaned and sliced in half or thirds depending on size
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1/2 red onion sliced
- 1 steak tomato sliced into thin slices
- 1 head lettuce leaves removed
- 1 tomato
- 1/2 red onion sliced
- 1 avocado sliced
- celery sliced
Instructions
- Start by placing all of the chicken salad ingredients, including the cooked and diced chicken, in a large mixing bowl.
- Next, mix everything until well combined. You want the mayonnaise to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
- Now, it’s time to serve your creation. You can enjoy it as celery sticks.
- Alternatively, you can make lettuce wraps. Take a leaf of lettuce, fill it with the chicken salad, and wrap it up.
- If you're feeling like a classic lunch option, serve the salad as a sandwich.
- For a light yet satisfying dinner, pile the chicken salad on top of a bed of mixed greens.
- Remember, the Loaded Chicken Salad is versatile and can be enjoyed however you like.
- Lastly, if you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 5 days.
Notes
- Storage: Store the Loaded Chicken Salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep it fresh for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: While it's best fresh, you can freeze the salad for up to a month.
- Pairing: Serve your chicken salad with crackers or on a bed of greens for a balanced meal.
- Customization: Feel free to experiment with different nuts, fruits, or even add spices to tailor the salad to your tastes.
- Leftover Love: Use any leftover salad in a wrap or as a topping for baked potatoes for a new dish!
- Presentation: To make your salad visually appealing, use colorful ingredients and arrange them nicely on the plate.