Description
Everything Bagel Chicken Salad is a creamy, savory, and flavorful dish combining tender chicken with a zesty everything bagel seasoning. Enhanced by a tangy dressing and crunchy vegetables, this high-protein salad is perfect for an easy lunch served in sandwiches, wraps, lettuce cups, or over greens.
Ingredients
Chicken Salad Base
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
Vegetables and Garnishes
- ½ cup celery, finely chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, everything bagel seasoning, and black pepper. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
- Add Chicken and Vegetables: Add the shredded or chopped cooked chicken, finely chopped celery, red onion, sliced green onions, and optional fresh parsley to the dressing mixture.
- Mix Ingredients: Gently stir all ingredients together until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated with the creamy, seasoned dressing.
- Season to Taste: Taste the salad and add salt if necessary, depending on the saltiness of your everything bagel seasoning blend.
- Chill Before Serving: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill thoroughly.
- Serve: Serve the Everything Bagel Chicken Salad as a filling in sandwiches, wraps, lettuce cups, or over a bed of fresh greens for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken is highly recommended for convenience and flavor.
- Adjust the quantity of everything bagel seasoning depending on the salt content of your blend.
- For extra freshness and texture, add diced cucumber, bell pepper, or avocado.
- For a lighter version, increase the Greek yogurt and reduce mayonnaise accordingly.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Lunch, Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
