Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (about 300g) cooked chicken breast, diced
  • 1/2 cup (60g) celery, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup (30g) red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup (40g) mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.5g) black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.5g) salt
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) dried cranberries or raisins (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh herbs, chopped (parsley, chives, or dill) (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Dice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Finely dice the celery and red onion.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
  4. Add the diced chicken, celery, red onion, cranberries/raisins (if using), walnuts/pecans (if using), and fresh herbs (if using) to the bowl with the dressing.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Gently stir all ingredients together until well combined.
  7. For best flavour, cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavours to meld.
  8. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.