Making a 4-ingredient chicken salad is a breeze because good chicken salad doesn’t require a ton of ingredients. I’ll keep it short and simple for the perfect minimal dish!
Looking for a quick and tasty recipe that requires minimal ingredients and effort? Look no further than this 4-ingredient chicken salad recipe! Packed with flavor and easy to make, it’s the perfect meal for busy weekdays or lazy weekends.
With just four simple ingredients, you’ll have a delicious chicken salad. Tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing come together in this irresistible dish. Serve it on a bed of fresh greens for a light lunch, or spread it on a crusty baguette for a satisfying sandwich. It’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, and everything in between.
How To Make A 4-Ingredient Chicken Salad
Ingredients needed
- Shredded chicken
- Mayonnaise
- Mustard
- Sweet relish
Things that enhance the flavor of chicken salad
Although there are only 4 ingredients in the chicken salad, there are some ingredients that really take it to another level. I will list them below and with the recipe I’ll even add how much you’ll need of each. A substitute that can be used is swapping the sweet relish out for dill if you want a less sweeter flavor.
- Celery
- Apple cider vinegar
Making the 4-ingredient chicken salad recipe
- In a bowl, add the chicken, mayo, mustard and sweet relish.
- Now, mix everything together then add salt and pepper to taste.
- Note, if the salad looks a little dry you can always add in more mayo. Chicken salad is a recipe that ingredients can vary, especially if the chicken is on the drier side.
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4-Ingredient Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded & chopped
- 6 tablespoon sweet relish
- 1 cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard (or regular)
- salt & pepper to taste
Optional addictions
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 stalks celery, minced
Instructions
- In a bowl, add the chicken, mayo, mustard and sweet relish.
- Now, mix everything together then add salt and pepper to taste.
- Note: if the salad looks a little dry you can always add in more mayo. Chicken salad is a recipe that ingredients can vary, especially if the chicken is on the drier side.