Ingredients:

2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 celery stalk, finely chopped

1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Optional: 1/4 cup dried cranberries or grapes, halved

Instructions:

Prepare the Chicken:

If you don’t have pre-cooked chicken, cook chicken breasts in boiling water for about 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked. Let it cool before shredding or dicing.

Mix the Dressing:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Mix well until smooth.

Add the Vegetables:

Add the chopped celery, red onion, and parsley to the dressing. Stir to combine.

Combine Everything:

Add the shredded or diced chicken to the bowl and mix until the chicken is evenly coated with the dressing.

Season:

Add salt and pepper to taste. If desired, mix in chopped nuts and dried cranberries or grapes.

Chill:

Cover the chicken salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Serve:

Serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, or with crackers.

Enjoy your homemade chicken salad!