Rotisserie Chicken Salad
A quick rotisserie chicken salad with crunchy celery, apple or grapes, toasted nuts, and a creamy lemon-Dijon dressing. Ready in about 20 minutes and perfect for sandwiches, bowls, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Salad
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken skin removed
- 2 stalks celery finely diced
- 1 small red apple cored and diced (or 1 cup halved grapes)
- ⅓ cup finely chopped red onion or green onion
- ⅓ cup toasted chopped pecans or walnuts optional
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or tarragon
Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 ½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove skin and bones from the rotisserie chicken and shred the meat into bite-sized pieces using two forks or your hands.
- Dice the celery, apple (or halve grapes), and onion. Toast nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes if using.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and honey. Season with salt and pepper and taste to adjust.
- Place shredded chicken and mix-ins in a large bowl. Pour dressing over and gently fold to combine. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
- Serve on toasted bread, in lettuce cups, on mixed greens, or in a sandwich. Add toasted nuts right before serving for extra crunch.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days.
- To prevent apples from browning, toss with a little lemon juice before adding to the salad.
- For a lighter version, use all Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- Add curry powder or chopped fresh herbs to vary the flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 34gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 550mgSugar: 5g
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