Ingredients and Substitutions
Rotisserie chicken. Any leftover cooked chicken can be used. I used the whole chicken but chicken breasts can also be used. Celery. Although the Round Swamp Farms chicken salad is very creamy without much texture, I missed the crunch of celery so I decided to dice my celery very finely. You can also grate it if you prefer. Chives. Other herbs like parsley, fresh dill, oregano and thyme will also be delicious. Seasonings: I used smoked paprika, garlic powder, celery salt, a pinch of sugar, salt and black pepper. Start with a pinch of smoked paprika as it can quickly over-power the chicken salad. Mayonnaise. I used a combination of Kewpie mayo and Hellmann’s mayonnaise. Sour cream. Greek yogurt can be substituted. Fresh lemon juice. Optional: Other vegetables like red onion or cucumber can also be added. Green grapes are also a firm favorite but I wanted to keep this recipe super creamy so only used celery. Nuts like sliced almonds, walnuts or pecans, green onions, chopped apples and dried cranberries are all mix-ins you can add for more flavor and texture.
How to make chicken salad
Can I make this ahead?
This chicken salad recipe can be made up to 4 days ahead and kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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