Best Chicken Salad

This creamy chicken salad is a family favorite made with tender cooked chicken, crunchy celery, and toasted almonds. It’s perfect for quick lunches, picnics, or light dinners.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings: 2

Course: Appetizer, Light Dinner, Lunch, Picnic, Snack

Cuisine: American, Western

Calories: 779

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

½ cup blanched slivered almonds
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp lemon juice
¼ tsp ground black pepper
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 rib celery chopped

Method

Toast almonds in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden.
Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, and pepper in a bowl.
Add chicken, celery, and toasted almonds.
Stir gently until well combined.
Serve immediately or chill before serving.