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Classic Creamy Chicken Salad Recipe Easy Homemade Tea Room Style Guide

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A simple, creamy chicken salad with a perfect balance of tang and crunch, ideal for casual lunches or tea room style meals. Made with basic ingredients like cooked chicken, mayo, Greek yogurt, and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 1 small red onion, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts or pecans
  • Optional: 1/4 cup halved seedless grapes
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken by shredding or dicing into bite-size pieces (about 3 cups or 450g). Remove skin and bones if using rotisserie chicken. (5 minutes)
  2. Finely dice 2 celery stalks and 1 small red onion, and chop 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley. (5-7 minutes)
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard. Whisk gently until smooth and creamy. (2 minutes)
  4. Add the shredded chicken, chopped celery, onion, and parsley to the bowl with the dressing. Stir gently with a spatula until everything is evenly coated. Avoid overmixing. (3 minutes)
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste, starting with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Fold in any optional add-ins like nuts or grapes. (2 minutes)
  6. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld and the salad firm up slightly. (30 minutes or more)

Notes

Use freshly cooked or well-chilled chicken for best results. Soaking diced onion in cold water for 10 minutes can mellow sharpness. Combining mayonnaise and Greek yogurt keeps the salad creamy but light. Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor and texture. If too thick after chilling, stir in a splash of milk or lemon juice to loosen. Add crunchy ingredients like celery closer to serving if prepping ahead to maintain texture.

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