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Martha Stewart's Classic Chicken Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Sky
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Martha Stewart's Classic Chicken Salad is a quick, easy, and deliciously creamy dish perfect for a light lunch or a flavorful snack. Combining tender diced chicken with crisp celery, tangy lemon juice, and a hint of Dijon mustard, this salad delivers a fresh and satisfying taste. Enhanced with minced red onion, fresh parsley, and a dash of hot sauce, it offers a balanced mix of textures and flavors, all brought together by creamy mayonnaise. Ideal for serving chilled and perfect for sandwiches or on a bed of greens.

Ingredients

Chicken Salad Ingredients

  • 4 cups diced cooked chicken
  • 1/4 cup red onion, minced
  • 1/4 cup celery, minced
  • 2 heaping tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • Dash of hot sauce
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Dice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Mince the red onion and celery finely to add crunch and flavor. Chop the flat-leaf parsley roughly.
  2. Mix the Salad Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, minced red onion, minced celery, and chopped parsley. Stir gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
  3. Add the Dressing: Add lemon juice, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and a dash of hot sauce to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until all components are well incorporated, resulting in a creamy, flavorful dressing coating the chicken evenly.
  4. Season the Salad: Taste the chicken salad and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your preference.
  5. Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and to serve it chilled.
  6. Serve: Serve the chilled chicken salad on its own, as a sandwich filling, or atop fresh greens for a satisfying meal.

Notes

  • Use cooked chicken leftover from a roast or rotisserie chicken for ease and flavor.
  • Adjust the amount of mayonnaise and mustard to suit your preferred consistency and tanginess.
  • For a healthier version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
  • Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for extra texture and flavor.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days for optimal freshness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://skysrecipes.com/martha-stewarts-classic-chicken-salad-recipe/