Million Dollar Chicken Salad Recipe
Million Dollar Chicken Salad Recipe is creamy, crunchy and very tasty. This salad feels fancy but is easy to make. It is perfect for lunches, picnics or quick dinners.
Ingredients
- Cooked chicken shredded – 3 cups
- Mayonnaise – ½ cup
- Greek yogurt – ¼ cup
- Honey – 2 tablespoons
- Dijon mustard – 1 tablespoon
- Celery chopped – 1 cup
- Red grapes halved – 1 cup
- Apple chopped – 1 medium
- Pecans or walnuts chopped – ½ cup
- Green onions chopped – 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
- Salt – ½ teaspoon
- Black pepper – ¼ teaspoon
- Fresh parsley chopped – 2 tablespoons
Instructions
Prepare the chicken
- Cook chicken in a pot or skillet. Use boiled or roasted chicken. Shred it into small pieces.
Chop fruits and veggies
- Chop celery, grapes, apple, and green onions. Keep them small for easy mixing.
Make the dressing
- Mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Combine chicken and dressing
- Add chicken to a large bowl. Pour dressing over it. Mix until chicken is well coated.
Add fruits and nuts
- Add grapes, apple, celery, and nuts. Stir gently to keep them whole.
Add green onions
- Add chopped green onions and parsley. Mix lightly to combine.
Chill the salad
- Cover the bowl and chill for 30 minutes. This helps flavors blend nicely.
Taste and adjust
- Taste the salad. Add more salt or honey if needed. Mix again before serving.
Serve the salad
- Serve on bread, crackers or a bed of lettuce. Add extra parsley on top.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken for quick prep.
- Chill the salad for best flavor.
- Use crunchy apples for extra texture.
- Add more honey for sweetness.
- Keep nuts fresh for crunch.