Ingredients for Best Chicken Salad Ever
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup homemade mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (for mayonnaise) and 1/4 cup fresh herbs (for salad)
- Lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (for mayonnaise) and salt to taste (for salad)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
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How to Make Best Chicken Salad Ever
- **Make the Homemade Mayonnaise:** In a glass bowl, whisk together 1 large egg yolk, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- With the whisk, slowly drizzle in 1 cup of vegetable oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly until emulsified.
- Once a thick emulsion forms, you can gradually increase the speed of the oil drizzle, until all oil is incorporated. The mixture should be thick and creamy.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh herbs (dill, chives or parsley).
- Refrigerate the mayonnaise for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped, with 1/2 cup of the homemade mayonnaise. Mix until chicken is evenly moistened.
- Gently fold in 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions, and 1/4 cup of your favorite fresh herbs (dill, chives, or parsley).
- Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
24 g
Sugar
13g
Fat
36g
Carbs
3g
