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Dorothy Thomas

Mariano’s Chicken Salad Recipe

A classic, creamy chicken salad with tender shredded chicken, crisp celery, and a tangy-sweet dressing. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or served over greens!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Cooked chicken breast (shredded)
  • ½ cup Celery (finely diced)
  • ¼ cup Red onion (minced)
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Honey or maple syrup
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
  • ½ cup Optional: grapes (halved) or almonds (sliced)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Chef’s knife
  •  Cutting Board
  • Measuring cups/spoons
  • Hand mixer or fork (for shredding chicken)

Method
 

  1. Cook chicken breasts (boil, bake, or grill) until fully done (165°F internal temp). Let cool, then shred using forks or a hand mixer.
  2. Finely dice celery and red onion. If using grapes or nuts, prepare them now.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add shredded chicken, celery, red onion, and optional add-ins (grapes/almonds) to the dressing. Mix gently until well coated.
  5. Taste and add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed. Stir in fresh parsley.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy on bread, croissants, or over lettuce.

Notes

  • Storage: Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Substitutions: Use rotisserie chicken for convenience. Swap Greek yogurt with sour cream or all mayo.
  • Spice it up: Add a pinch of paprika or curry powder for extra flavor.