Creamy Chicken Salad

 

Creamy Chicken Salad

This creamy chicken salad is easy, fresh, and absolutely delicious. It’s the kind of recipe that works perfectly for lunch, dinner, gatherings, or even as a sandwich filling. With tender chicken, cooked vegetables, and a smooth creamy dressing, every bite is satisfying and full of flavor.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 3 cooked potatoes, diced
• 2 cooked carrots, diced
• 1/2 cup peas
• 1/2 cup corn (optional)
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 1/4 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup apple, diced (optional, for freshness)
• 1/4 cup chopped celery

For the dressing

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup cream (optional, for extra smoothness)
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste

For garnish

• Chopped parsley or cilantro

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Instructions

1. Combine the base

In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken with the cooked potatoes and carrots.

2. Add the vegetables

Stir in the peas, corn, onion, and celery. Mix gently so the ingredients keep their shape.

3. Add the extras

Fold in the chopped hard-boiled eggs and the diced apple, if using.

4. Prepare the dressing

In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.

5. Mix everything together

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently stir until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

6. Chill

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so the flavors can blend together.

7. Decorate and serve

Before serving, sprinkle chopped parsley or cilantro on top.

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Tips

• Add 1 teaspoon of mustard for a stronger flavor.
• Use rotisserie chicken for extra taste.
• Serve cold with crackers, toast, or as a sandwich filling.