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A close-up shot of a serving plate on a white marble cooktop, featuring a sandwich made with creamy almond chicken salad, fresh greens, and toasted bread, ready to be enjoyed.

Chicken Salad Recipe

This creamy, crunchy chicken salad is a simple yet flavorful dish made with tender chicken, crisp celery, toasted almonds, and a tangy mayo dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or meal prep!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 779
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup blanched slivered almonds
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups chopped cooked chicken meat
  • 1 stalk celery chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Spoon or spatula (for mixing)

Method
 

  1. Toast the almonds in a dry pan over medium heat until lightly golden, then let them cool.
    A close-up shot of a black skillet on a white marble cooktop, where slivered almonds are being toasted over medium heat. The almonds are turning lightly golden as a wooden spatula gently stirs them, ensuring even roasting.
  2. Chop the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
    A close-up shot of a glass mixing bowl placed on a white marble cooktop, filled with bite-sized pieces of chopped cooked chicken, ready to be mixed with other ingredients.
  3. Add the celery, toasted almonds, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and black pepper to the bowl.
    A close-up shot of a glass mixing bowl on a white marble cooktop, where chopped celery, toasted almonds, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and black pepper are being added to the cooked chicken, preparing for mixing.
  4. Mix everything well until the chicken is evenly coated with the dressing.
    A close-up shot of a wooden spoon stirring the creamy chicken salad mixture in a glass bowl on a white marble cooktop, ensuring all ingredients are evenly combined and well-coated in the dressing.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more lemon juice or pepper if desired.
    A close-up shot of a covered glass bowl resting on a white marble cooktop, with the almond chicken salad inside, chilling in the refrigerator to enhance its flavors before serving.
  6. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for better flavor.
  7. Enjoy as a sandwich, wrap, or on a bed of greens for a refreshing meal.
    A close-up shot of a serving plate on a white marble cooktop, featuring a sandwich made with creamy almond chicken salad, fresh greens, and toasted bread, ready to be enjoyed.