Costco Chicken Salad (Inspired Recipe)
This hearty and creamy chicken salad, inspired by Costco's popular version, blends tender shredded chicken with crunchy vegetables and a flavorful mayo-based dressing. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or on its own!
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium pot (for cooking chicken, if needed)
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Mixing spoon
- Measuring cups/spoons
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter version
- 1/4 cup sour cream optional for extra creaminess
- 1/2 cup celery finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice fresh
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional Add-ins:
- 1/2 cup grapes halved
- 1/4 cup almonds or pecans chopped
- 1/4 cup cranberries
Instructions
- Cook or prep chicken: If using fresh chicken, poach it until fully cooked and shred it with forks. Otherwise, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.
- Combine veggies: In a large bowl, mix the diced celery, red onion, and any optional add-ins like grapes or nuts.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream (if using), Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the salad: Add shredded chicken to the large bowl of veggies, pour in the dressing, and gently mix until fully combined.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for flavors to blend, then serve.
- Details:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0-20 minutes (depending on chicken prep)
- Total Time: 15-35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4-6
- Category: Salad, Side Dish, Main
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, Keto-friendly (with mayo or low-carb yogurt)
- Keywords:
- Costco chicken salad, rotisserie chicken, creamy chicken salad, easy lunch, protein-rich salad, meal prep salad
- Nutrition (Per Serving, based on 1/6 of the batch):
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx.)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Notes
Substitute mayo with avocado or Greek yogurt for a healthier twist.
Adding nuts or dried fruit gives a sweet-savory balance.
Make-ahead tip: The salad tastes better after a few hours as flavors deepen.
Adding nuts or dried fruit gives a sweet-savory balance.
Make-ahead tip: The salad tastes better after a few hours as flavors deepen.