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A bowl of fresh chicken salad with crisp lettuce and herbs.

How to Grow Chicken Salad

This recipe is not for growing actual chicken salad, but rather a humorous take on the idea. It provides a simple method for preparing a basic chicken salad.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, mayonnaise, chopped celery, chopped red onion, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Stir all ingredients together until they are well combined and the chicken is evenly coated.
  3. Taste the chicken salad and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or mustard to your preference.
  4. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of paprika or a squeeze of lemon juice. This chicken salad is great on sandwiches, with crackers, or as a side dish.