Description
This delicious chicken salad features rotisserie chicken mixed with crunchy vegetables and creamy dressing, perfect for sandwiches or as a dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 cup finely diced celery (2 ribs)
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/4 cup roasted & salted pepitas
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1–1/2 teaspoons freeze-dried dill (or use fresh)
- 1 teaspoon freeze-dried parsley (or use fresh)
- 1 teaspoon freeze-dried cilantro (or use fresh)
- 1 teaspoon freeze-dried basil (or use fresh)
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste (I typically use about 1/4 teaspoon each).
- Add rotisserie chicken to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Measure out 2 lightly packed, leveled cups.
- Add chicken, celery, red onion, and pepitas to the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold everything together with a spatula until evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Enjoy on toasted bread with lettuce and avocado (optional), or serve with crackers for scooping.
Notes
- 1: Use leftover chicken or store-bought rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- 2: Greek yogurt adds creaminess and a tangy flavor.
- 3: Fresh herbs can be substituted for freeze-dried if available.
- 4: For serving suggestions, toasted bread, lettuce, and avocado are recommended.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg