Honey Dijon Chicken Salad

Here’s a recipe for Honey Dijon Chicken Salad:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded, or diced

• ⅓ cup mayonnaise

• 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard

• 1 tablespoon of honey

• 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

• ¼ cup almonds, sliced or chopped.

• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped

• 1 green onion, chopped

• 1 apple, diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Mixed greens (optional, for serving)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Cook and shred or dice your chicken. Use leftover chicken, rotisserie chicken, or boiled chicken.

2. Mix the Dressing:

   • In a large bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and apple cider vinegar or lemon juice. Taste and adjust the balance of sweetness and tanginess as needed.

3. Combine the ingredients:

   • Add the shredded chicken, almonds, celery, green onion, and diced apple to the bowl. Combine ingredients until honey-Dijon dressing uniformly covers every component.

4. Season:

   • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Chill and Serve:

   • Chill the chicken salad in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld.

6. Serve:

   • Serve the Honey Dijon Chicken Salad over mixed greens, in a sandwich, or with crackers.

Tips:

• For added crunch, you can toast the almonds before adding them to the salad.

• If you like a bit of sweetness, try adding dried cranberries or raisins.

• You can adjust the amount of Dijon mustard or honey to your personal taste.

This Honey Dijon Chicken Salad is a delicious combination of sweet and tangy flavors! Enjoy!