Description
This Everything Bagel Chicken Salad adds a delightful and unexpected twist to traditional chicken salad with the bold flavors of everything bagel seasoning. Perfect for picnics, pool parties, or baby showers, it's a crowd-pleaser that's easy to prepare and serves as a versatile dish great for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or veggie dips.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1 cup mayo or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Juice from 1/2 lemon (2 Tablespoons)
Salad
- 1 lb rotisserie cooked shredded chicken
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 cup red grapes, quartered
- 2 Tablespoons everything bagel seasoning plus more for topping
To Serve
- Bread, lettuce cups, veggies, or toast
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayo or Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, everything bagel seasoning, and lemon juice. Stir well to create a smooth, flavorful dressing base.
- Mix the Salad: Add the shredded rotisserie chicken, diced celery, diced red onion, and quartered red grapes into the bowl with the dressing. Toss everything together thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing and seasoning.
- Adjust Flavor and Serve: Taste the chicken salad and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more everything bagel seasoning or lemon juice. Serve the salad chilled on your preferred choice of bread, lettuce cups, or alongside fresh veggies.
Notes
- Nutrition information is calculated using mayonnaise; using Greek yogurt will lower fat content.
- Rotisserie chicken is a time-saver, but you can use cooked shredded chicken breast as an alternative.
- For a dairy-free option, use vegan mayo or yogurt substitutes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.