Description
This easy chicken salad recipe without celery is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for picky eaters. Made with tender chicken, sweet relish, and Dijon mustard, it comes together in minutes and makes a delicious lunch or meal prep option. No crunchy veggies here—just comforting, crowd-pleasing flavor.
Ingredients
2 large Chicken Breasts
1/2 cup Mayo I like olive oil or avocado oil mayo.
2 tbsp. Dijon Mustard Adjust to your liking- see notes.
1.5 tbsp. Sweet Pickle Relish
3 tbsp. Onion chopped
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook the Chicken
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook in a pressure cooker (like an Instant Pot) on high pressure for 12 minutes, then allow a 10-minute natural release. Alternatively, use rotisserie or pre-cooked chicken. -
Chop the Chicken
Add the cooked chicken, chopped onion, and sweet pickle relish to a food processor. Pulse until the chicken is finely chopped but not pureed. -
Mix the Salad
Transfer the chopped mixture to a mixing bowl. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine and taste for seasoning.
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Serve and Store
Serve on croissants, sandwich bread, lettuce wraps, or with crackers. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.
Notes
Shortcut: Rotisserie chicken saves time and adds a depth of flavor.
No Food Processor? You can finely chop the ingredients by hand.
Tangier Version: Add a splash of pickle juice or extra mustard.
Serving Ideas: Try it in lettuce cups for a low-carb option or use whole-grain bread for extra fiber.
Make-Ahead Friendly: Flavors develop even more after a day in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Easy Chicken Recipes
- Method: No-Cook (with option to pressure cook)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg