Apricot Chicken Salad
Want to up your chicken salad game? Try this apricot chicken salad—full of savory and sweet flavors that will pack a punch for your tastebuds. I absolutely love chicken salad, and I really like apricots. The two work wonderfully together—and with celery for crunch, creamy mayo layered with seasonings, and dried apricots AND apricot preserves—this salad will be a new staple in your lunch rotation. Oh, and it uses a rotisserie chicken for added easiness. This recipe cannot get any more perfect! Serve it up with your favorite crackers, or on toast with some lettuce (as pictured). Try it out and let me know what you think!
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
3 cups of shredded rotisserie chicken
1 cup diced celery (from about 3-4 stalks)
3/4 cup diced dried apricots
3 tbsp apricot preserves
3/4 cup mayo
3/4 tsp kosher salt
3/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried minced onion (or onion powder)
1/2 tsp celery seed
splash of white wine vinegar
Method:
Mix everything together in a large bowl. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Refrigerate in an airtight container for at least 30 minutes before serving so that the flavors can meld together. Enjoy!
