To make a classic chicken salad, follow these steps:

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked, chopped or shredded chicken (rotisserie, poached, grilled, or leftover chicken)
• ½ cup mayonnaise (can replace half with Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
• 1 rib celery, diced
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt (adjust to taste)
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
• Optional: 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill or ¼ teaspoon dried dill
• Optional add-ins: chopped apples, grapes, or nuts like pecans or almonds for extra flavor and texture

Instructions

1. Prepare chicken: Chop or shred cooked and cooled chicken.
2. Mix dressing: In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, seasoned salt, black pepper, and dill if using.
3. Combine: Add the chicken, celery, and green onion to the dressing. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated.
4. Taste and adjust: Add more salt or pepper if needed.
5. Serve: Enjoy as a sandwich filling, over a bed of lettuce, or in a wrap.

Tips and Variations

• For extra freshness, add fresh herbs like dill or parsley.
• Add sweetness and crunch with chopped grapes or apples.
• For a tangier salad, substitute some mayonnaise with sour cream and add fresh lemon juice.
• Chill the salad for an hour before serving to let flavors meld.
• Use canned chicken if short on time, just drain it well before mixing

This recipe is quick to prepare (about 15 minutes) and versatile, perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or salads