Name: Best Chicken Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 cup blanched slivered almonds; 0.5 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken meat; 1 stalk celery, chopped

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Best Chicken Salad

5 min2 servings

This classic chicken salad recipe is easy to make and perfect for using leftover shredded chicken; mayo, almonds, and celery add flavor and crunch.

Ingredients

0.5 cup blanched slivered almonds

0.5 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon lemon juice

0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 cups chopped, cooked chicken meat

1 stalk celery, chopped

Instructions

1 Gather all ingredients.

2 Place almonds in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook until golden brown and toasted, shaking frequently and watching carefully, as they burn easily.

3 Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, and pepper together in a medium bowl until combined.

4 Add chicken, toasted almonds, and celery; toss until just combined.

5 Enjoy!