The Best Chicken Salad

The best-ever Chicken Salad recipe, perfect for lunch, on-the-go, or hosting! It’s the ultimate make-ahead meal that gets more flavorful with time!
I’m a total Chicken Salad lover, and I think this is the best recipe out there. I’ve tried so many, and this one always wins. It’s the best! I’m so excited to share it today.
A few reasons I love chicken salad:
Party Hit: Make a big batch, pop it on mini croissants, and watch it steal the show!
Outdoor Fun: Perfect for picnics or camping. Just toss it in a cooler with some bread. So much better than a soggy PB&J!
Super Easy: Quick to make and tastes amazing.
Gets Better: Let it chill—the flavors get even better. The perfect make-ahead meal!
Ingredients:
Salad
- 2 cups prepared rotisserie chicken, diced
- ½ cup pecans, coarsely chopped
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries (or try cherry-infused cranberries!)
- 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced (½ cup)
- ¼ cup good mayo (Hellman's/Best Foods)
- 2 tablespoons sour cream (light works!)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1½ teaspoons poppyseeds, optional
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Enjoy with
- Croissants or other sandwich rolls (add some lettuce for a sandwich)
- Thinly sliced apples, celery sticks, crackers (like wheat thins!)
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
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