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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
Course Lunch, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 779 kcal

Equipment

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

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

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for better flavor.
  • 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.