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Classic Chicken Salad

 

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Classic Chicken Salad

Here’s a crowd-pleasing sandwich filler that is quick and easy to make. If you find that your packed sandwich gets soggy, try bringing the chicken salad in a thermos and making your sandwich right before you eat it — or line the bread with lettuce leaves! 
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

kitchen gear

  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife (adult needed)
  • Medium-sized bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cup
  • Spoon

Ingredients
 

  • 1⁄4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon mustard (any kind you like)
  • pinch kosher salt
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken

Instructions
 

  • Put the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, and salt in the bowl and mix well.
  • ​Add the celery and chicken and mix well.
  • Use right away, or cover and refrigerate up to 3 days. 

Notes

FANCY THAT!
Add any of the following:
  • 1⁄4 cup raisins, dried cranberries, or diced dried apricots
  • 1⁄4 cup toasted walnuts, pecans, or almonds
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion or sliced scallions
  • 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, basil, cilantro, or parsley leaves
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder, or more to taste
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon 
​OR ELSE: Turn Classic Chicken Salad into Classic Tuna Salad
Instead of chicken, use 2 (5-ounce) cans tuna (any kind you like), drained; add 1 tablespoon relish or finely chopped pickles, and decrease the mustard to 1 teaspoon; add 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil and skip the mayonnaise.
Add any of the following:
  • 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh basil, parsley, or cilantro leaves
  • 1⁄4 cup Spinach Pesto or olive paste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or pickled jalapeño peppers
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon 
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