Chicken Salad Scoop on Greens (Printable Version)
Creamy chicken salad with celery and onions served over crisp mixed greens and fresh vegetables.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Salad Base
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded (approximately 2 medium breasts)
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 (romaine, spinach, arugula blend)
11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - 1/2 cucumber, sliced
13 - 1/4 cup sliced almonds or pecans
14 - Lemon wedges for garnish
# How To Make It:
01 - If using raw chicken, poach or roast 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, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
03 - Distribute the mixed salad greens evenly across four serving plates or shallow bowls.
04 - Place a generous scoop of chicken salad in the center of each greens bed. Arrange cherry tomato halves and cucumber slices around the perimeter.
05 - Sprinkle with sliced almonds or pecans if desired. Garnish with fresh lemon wedges and an additional pinch of dill. Serve immediately while greens are crisp.
# Expert Advice:
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- It transforms ordinary leftovers into something that feels intentional and cared for
- The fresh herbs and bright lemon make every bite taste like sunshine
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- Making this ahead actually improves the flavors but add the nuts right before serving so they stay crunchy
- The seasoning needs adjustment after chilling because cold mutes flavors slightly
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- Cutting everything into small, uniform pieces means you get all the flavors in every single bite
- Pat your cooled chicken dry with paper towels before mixing so the dressing does not become watery