New York Deli-Style Chicken Salad
This New York Deli-Style Chicken Salad is creamy, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with a touch of Dijon, crisp celery, and a light, tangy dressing. It makes a delicious lunch or light dinner option that’s simple to prepare and great for meal prep.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 cooked chicken breasts diced small
- 2-3 stalks celery minced fine
- 1 small red onion minced small
- to taste Kosher salt
- to taste fresh cracked black pepper
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise creamy and smooth
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup plain yogurt use more if Greek style yogurt
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard secret ingredient for deli zing
- to taste Kosher salt for seasoning after mixing
- to taste fresh cracked black pepper for seasoning after mixing
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped, optional
Instructions
Instructions
- Grab your cooked chicken breasts and dice them small for even flavor in every bite.
- In a large bowl, toss the diced chicken with the minced celery and red onion for a good distribution of crunch and bite.2-3 stalks celery, 1 small red onion
- Add the mayonnaise and plain yogurt to keep the salad creamy but not too heavy.1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 to 1/3 cup plain yogurt
- Stir in the Dijon mustard until well blended for that sharp deli style kick.2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Season the mix with kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste and adjust until all layers are balanced.to taste Kosher salt, to taste fresh cracked black pepper, to taste Kosher salt, to taste fresh cracked black pepper
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Before serving, stir again and serve on your choice of bread or crackers.
Notes
Use cold chicken when shredding or dicing to keep texture firm. Refrigerated salad keeps for up to 5-6 days. Adjust yogurt amount if using thicker Greek style yogurt.