Classic Chicken Salad with Fresh Herbs and Veggies

A refreshing and hearty chicken salad packed with fresh herbs and colorful vegetables, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

NewPublished Apr 7, 2026
Prep Time20 min
Cook Time30 min
Total50 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

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Classic Chicken Salad with Fresh Herbs and Veggies on a plate.

Ingredients

Servings4

Yields 4 servings

  • (2 cups) cooked chicken, shredded
  • (1/2 cups) mayonnaise
  • (1 tablespoon) Dijon mustard
  • (1 tablespoon) lemon juice
  • (1/2 teaspoons) garlic powder
  • (1/2 teaspoons) onion powder
  • (1/4 teaspoons) salt
  • (1/4 teaspoons) black pepper
  • (1 cup) celery, diced
  • (1 cup) bell pepper, diced
  • (1/2 cups) red onion, finely chopped
  • (1/4 cups) fresh parsley, chopped
  • (1/4 cups) fresh dill, chopped
  • (1/4 cups) green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded. Add 2/4 teaspoon garlic powder and 2/4 teaspoon onion powder.

  2. 2

    Add 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the bowl. Mix well until combined.

  3. 3

    Fold in 1 cup celery, diced, 1 cup bell pepper, diced, and 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped.

  4. 4

    Add 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped, and 1/4 cup green onions, sliced. Gently mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

  5. 5

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

  6. 6

    Serve chilled on a bed of greens, in a sandwich, or with crackers.

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