Lunch
The Best Chicken Salad Recipe for Sandwiches
Creamy mayonnaise and tangy Greek yogurt blend with bright lemon, Dijon, and fragrant herbs into a silky dressing that clings to tender shreds of chicken. Crisp celery and sweet shallot add fresh crunch, delivering each bite rich, bright, and deeply savory.
- Total
- 18 min
- Prep
- 18 min
- Serves
- 4
Nutrition per Serving
- Calories
- 388
- Protein
- 35g
- Carbs
- 4g
- Fat
- 25g
- Fiber
- 1g
- Sugar
- 2g
- Sodium
- 442mg
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup whole-milk plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped mixed fresh tender herbs (such as tarragon, dill and/or chives)
- 3 cup coarsely shredded cooked chicken breast
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped shallot
Instructions
- Whisk together ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup yogurt, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon mustard, ¼ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a large bowl until smooth and well combined. Stir in ¼ cup herbs. Add 3 cups chicken, ½ cup celery and ¼ cup shallot; stir until evenly coated.