Chicken Salad Scoop on Greens (Printable)
Creamy chicken salad with fresh vegetables served on a bed of crisp greens for a light and satisfying meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Salad Base
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
02 - 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
03 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
04 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
05 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ For Serving
10 - 6 cups mixed salad greens
11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - 1/2 cucumber, sliced
13 - 1/4 cup sliced almonds or pecans
14 - Lemon wedges for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Poach or roast raw chicken until fully cooked through. Allow to cool completely, then shred or dice into bite-sized pieces.
02 - Combine cooked chicken, celery, red onion, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, dill, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Stir until evenly incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
03 - Divide mixed greens evenly among four serving plates or bowls, creating a bed for the chicken salad.
04 - Mound a generous scoop of chicken salad onto the center of each plate. Arrange cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices around the perimeter.
05 - Sprinkle with almonds or pecans if using. Garnish with fresh lemon wedges and additional dill. Serve immediately while greens are crisp.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in under twenty minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your fridge
- The leftovers taste even better the next day, making it perfect for meal prep or unexpected guests
02 -
- The chicken salad needs at least thirty minutes in the refrigerator to let the flavors meld together properly
- Red onion can be soaked in cold water for ten minutes to mellow its bite if you find it too sharp
03 -
- Chicken salad keeps well in the refrigerator for three to four days, making it excellent for batch cooking
- Toast your nuts lightly in a dry pan before adding them for an extra layer of flavor