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½ cup mayonnaise (full-fat for best flavor)
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2 tablespoons sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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¼ teaspoon garlic powder
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⅛ teaspoon paprika (for color and warmth)
Optional Add-Ins:
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¼ cup chopped toasted pecans or almonds
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¼ cup dried cranberries or grapes, halved
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
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¼ cup finely chopped apple
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Bacon bits
The Method: Simple, Fast, Delicious
Step 1: Prep the Chicken
Finely chop or shred your cooked chicken into small, uniform pieces. Rotisserie chicken works beautifully here. Remove skin and discard.
Step 2: Chop the Vegetables
Finely dice celery and red onion. Chop parsley. The smaller the pieces, the more evenly they distribute throughout the salad.
Step 3: Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together:
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Mayonnaise
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Sour cream or Greek yogurt
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Lemon juice
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Dijon mustard
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Salt
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Pepper
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Garlic powder
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Paprika
Step 4: Combine
In a large bowl, combine:
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Chopped chicken
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Celery
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Red onion
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Parsley
Add the dressing and fold gently until everything is evenly coated.
Step 5: Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (2 hours is even better). The flavors need time to meld.
Step 6: Serve
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