Chicken Salad Scoop Greens (Printable)

Tender chicken combined with celery, dill, and lemon atop fresh mixed greens and tomatoes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Salad

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded (about 2 medium breasts)
02 - 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
03 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
04 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
05 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill)
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ For Serving

10 - 6 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, spinach, arugula)
11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - 1/2 cucumber, sliced
13 - 1/4 cup sliced almonds or pecans (optional)
14 - Lemon wedges for garnish

# Directions:

01 - If starting with raw chicken, poach or roast until fully cooked. Let cool completely, then shred or dice into bite-sized pieces.
02 - In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, celery, red onion, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, dill, salt, and black pepper. Stir until thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
03 - Divide mixed salad greens evenly among four plates or bowls, creating a bed for the chicken salad.
04 - Place a generous scoop of chicken salad in the center of each greens bed. Arrange cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices around the salad.
05 - Sprinkle with sliced almonds or pecans if using. Garnish with lemon wedges and additional fresh dill. Serve immediately while greens are crisp.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy dressing clings to every bite of chicken while still letting the fresh crunch of vegetables shine through
  • It comes together in under twenty minutes but tastes like something you'd order at a nice cafe
  • You can make it ahead and keep it in the fridge for those days when cooking feels impossible
02 -
  • The chicken salad needs at least thirty minutes in the refrigerator after mixing to let the flavors meld together properly
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving, as some brands of mayonnaise are saltier than others
03 -
  • Use room temperature ingredients when mixing to help the flavors incorporate more smoothly
  • Let the chicken salad rest for at least an hour before serving for the best flavor development

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