Ina Garten Lemon Chicken Salad Recipe
The Ina Garten Lemon Chicken Salad Recipe is fresh, bright and full of flavor. It is light but still filling. The lemon adds a clean and zesty taste.
Ingredients
- Boneless chicken breasts – 2 large
- Olive oil – 3 tablespoons
- Fresh lemon juice – 3 tablespoons
- Lemon zest – 1 teaspoon
- Dijon mustard – 1 teaspoon
- Garlic minced – 1 teaspoon
- Celery chopped – ½ cup
- Red onion finely chopped – ¼ cup
- Fresh parsley chopped – ¼ cup
- Salt – 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
Instructions
Cook the Chicken
- Boil chicken breasts in salted water for twenty minutes. Remove and let cool completely.
Shred the Chicken
- Use two forks to shred cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Prepare the Dressing
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, zest, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper until smooth.
Chop the Vegetables
- Chop celery, onion, and parsley finely. Keep pieces small for better texture.
Mix the Salad
- Add chicken and vegetables to a bowl. Pour dressing over and mix gently.
Chill Before Serving
- Cover and chill salad for fifteen minutes. This helps flavors blend nicely.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for best taste.
- Do not overcook the chicken.
- Let chicken cool before mixing.
- Chop vegetables evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Chill before serving for better flavor.