Classic Chicken Salad

Classic Chicken Salad

Serving Size: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 c. chicken diced from PERDUE® HARVESTLAND® ORGANIC, NON-GMO, FREE RANGE, NO ANTIBIOTICS EVER, 4.25-5.25 LBS., WHOLE BROILER WITHOUT GIBLETS, INDIVIDUALLY BAGGED, FROZEN
  • 1/2 c. celery — chopped
  • 1/2 c. mayonnaise
  • 1/2 c. lemon — zested and juiced
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. fresh parsley, dill, tarragon or chives — chopped
  • 1 tsp. Dijon or coarse grain mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 4 croissants
  • 8 slices whole-grain bread (or 4 leaves green leaf lettuce)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, together the chicken and the celery. Set the mixture aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon zest and juice, fresh herbs, mustard, salt and pepper.
  3. Stir together the chicken and celery with the mayonnaise mixture until well combined.
  4. Serve your Classic Chicken Salad on a croissant, whole-grain bread or simply a bed of lettuce if desired. It’s also great served on little slider buns or over grains or zucchini noodles.