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Rotisserie Chicken Salad


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  • Author: By Emma
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

A quick and delicious chicken salad made with rotisserie chicken, crunchy veggies, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for busy weeknights and picnics.


Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 whole Cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded or chopped (Remove skin and bones before shredding or chopping.)
  • 2 stalks Celery (Chopped for crunch.)
  • 1/2 cup Red onion or green onion (Chopped for a mild bite.)
  • 1 cup Red or green grapes (Halved, optional but adds sweetness.)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh herbs (dill, parsley, or chives) (Chopped.)

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Mayo (Can substitute with Greek yogurt.)
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (Can substitute with mayo for creaminess.)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (For tang.)
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (For brightness.)
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt (To taste.)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper (To taste.)

Optional Add-Ins

  • 1/4 cup Toasted almonds, walnuts, or pecans (For additional crunch.)
  • 1/4 cup Dried cranberries (For sweetness.)
  • 1/4 cup Chopped pickles or avocado (Adds unique flavors.)
  • 1 pinch Cayenne pepper or hot sauce (For heat, optional.)


Instructions

Preparation

  1. Remove skin and bones from the rotisserie chicken, then shred or chop the meat.
  2. Chop celery, onion, and fresh herbs. If using grapes, halve them.

Mixing the Dressing

  1. In a bowl, whisk together the mayo and/or Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

Combine

  1. Fold in the shredded chicken, chopped vegetables, and optional add-ins into the dressing until well combined.

Chill

  1. Chill in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Serve

  1. Taste again and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
  2. Serve on bread, in lettuce cups, over greens, or with crackers.

Notes

For best results, dry veggies with a towel to avoid watery dressing. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Nuts should be added just before serving to maintain crunchiness.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Lunch, Salad
  • Cuisine: American