Lemon-Herb Chicken Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

Diced chicken mixed with crisp vegetables and a bright lemon-herb dressing, perfect for a light lunch or picnic. This American-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs Cooked chicken breast, Celery, Red onion into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup, diced Cooked chicken breast
• 2 stalks, diced Celery
• 1/4 cup, finely diced Red onion
• 3 tbsp Mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tsp, chopped Fresh dill
• 1 tsp, chopped Fresh parsley
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup diced cooked chicken breast, 2 diced celery stalks, and 1/4 cup finely diced red onion.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp chopped dill, 1 tsp chopped parsley, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until smooth.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently until evenly coated, ensuring no ingredients are broken.
4. Step 4: Chill for 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and the salad to firm up.