Description
Succulent rotisserie chicken salad brings Mediterranean flavors dancing across your plate, blending tender poultry with crisp vegetables and zesty herbs. Refreshing and light, this dish delivers a perfect summer meal you’ll savor with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 rotisserie chicken (about 5 cups of pulled chicken)
Fresh Vegetables:
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced onion
Seasonings and Binding:
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Extract tender meat from the rotisserie chicken, shredding into uniform, bite-sized pieces to ensure consistent texture and easy eating.
- Create a vibrant dressing in a large mixing bowl by whisking mayonnaise, lemon juice, poultry seasoning, and salt until smooth and well-integrated, developing a tangy and savory profile.
- Incorporate shredded chicken, diced celery, and diced onion into the prepared dressing, gently folding to coat each ingredient thoroughly and distribute flavors evenly.
- Refrigerate the salad for 30 minutes, allowing ingredients to marinate and flavors to meld, creating a more harmonious and refreshing dish.
- Serve chilled, appreciating the complementary textures of tender chicken, crisp celery, and creamy dressing that create a delightful culinary experience.
Notes
- Customize the chicken by using leftover grilled or roasted chicken instead of rotisserie for a more personalized touch.
- Keep the salad light and fresh by using Greek yogurt or half mayo, half Greek yogurt as a healthier dressing alternative.
- Boost nutrition by adding chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts for extra crunch and protein, making the salad more filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg