Description
A creamy, rich chicken salad combined with crunchy celery, smoky bacon, and nutty almonds, perfect for summer gatherings and picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Begin by chopping your cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Crumble your bacon, dice the celery, and measure out the shredded cheese and sliced almonds.
- Mix the base: In a large bowl, combine the chopped chicken, crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, sliced almonds, and diced celery. Gently toss these ingredients to ensure even distribution.
- Craft the dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until all ingredients meld into a creamy dressing.
- Combine everything: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Use a large spoon to gently stir until every piece gets coated in the heavenly dressing.
- Chill and serve: For the best flavor, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop. Serve chilled and enjoy every delicious bite!
Notes
Make-ahead tips: You can prepare this chicken salad a day in advance. Just keep it tightly sealed in the refrigerator, ensuring freshness when you’re ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg