Classic Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Transform leftover rotisserie chicken into a creamy, deli-style salad in just minutes. Perfect for quick lunches, satisfying sandwiches, or a simple, flavorful meal prep solution.
Equipment
- Medium bowl
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chopped chicken or shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 rib celery, diced
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt, more to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill or ¼ teaspoon dried dill, optional
Instructions
Prep the Chicken and Bowl
- Ensure your cooked chicken is completely cool. Chop it into bite-sized pieces or shred it, depending on your preference, and place it in a medium bowl.
- To the bowl with the chicken, add the mayonnaise, diced celery, thinly sliced green onion, Dijon mustard, seasoned salt, black pepper, and dill (if using).
Mix Until Creamy
- Stir all the ingredients together until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated in a creamy dressing.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. This step is key to perfecting the flavor.
Chill and Serve
- For the best flavor, cover and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled on sandwiches, in lettuce wraps, with crackers, or over a bed of fresh greens.
Notes
Storage: Store the chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Do not freeze, as the mayonnaise will separate when thawed.
Cool Chicken is Key: Make sure the chicken is completely cool before mixing it with the dressing. Warm chicken can make the mayonnaise oily and ruin the texture.
Serving Ideas: This salad is wonderful on a croissant or toasted sourdough, served in lettuce cups for a low-carb option, or used as a dip with crackers and vegetable sticks.
Flavor Tip: For the best results, use a mix of white and dark rotisserie chicken meat. The dark meat adds extra moisture and flavor.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.