Description
A refreshing and flavorful chicken salad featuring zesty ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, celery, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until well combined.
- Fold in the parsley and cherry tomatoes gently.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve over a bed of greens for added freshness.
- Use grilled chicken for a smoky flavor.
- Experiment with different herbs like dill or cilantro for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: matthew mcconaughey zesty chicken salad recipe