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Bowl of Sassy Scotty Chicken Salad with avocado and jalapeños

Sassy Scotty Chicken Salad

This quick and practical chicken salad recipe is perfect for easy lunches. With a tangy, sassy twist, it comes together in minutes and keeps well for meal prep.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeños minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 ripe avocado diced (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until smooth.
  2. Add the shredded chicken, diced celery, red onion, minced jalapeños, and chopped cilantro. Stir until everything is well coated.
  3. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. If using avocado, gently fold it in at the end.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Enjoy cold.