Description
Everything Bagel Chicken Salad is a creamy and savory dish bursting with the bold flavor of everything bagel seasoning. Made with tender cooked chicken, a tangy and creamy dressing, and crunchy vegetables, this high-protein salad is quick to prepare and perfect for lunches. It can be served in sandwiches, wraps, lettuce cups, or over greens for a versatile and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Chicken Salad
- 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
- ½ cup celery, finely chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, everything bagel seasoning, and black pepper. Whisk these ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add the chicken and vegetables: To the dressing, add the cooked chicken, finely chopped celery, red onion, green onions, and fresh parsley if using. Stir gently to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the chicken salad and add salt as needed to enhance the flavor, keeping in mind that the everything bagel seasoning may already contain salt.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the chicken salad to an airtight container, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Serve the chilled chicken salad in sandwiches, wraps, lettuce cups, or over a bed of fresh greens for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works especially well for this recipe, providing tender and flavorful meat.
- Adjust the amount of everything bagel seasoning based on your taste and the salt content of the seasoning used.
- Add diced cucumber, bell pepper, or avocado for extra freshness and texture.
- For a lighter salad, increase the proportion of Greek yogurt and reduce mayonnaise.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Lunch, Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
