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Sam's Club Chicken Salad Recipe

Sam's Club Chicken Salad Recipe

Emma Johnson
This Sam’s Club Chicken Salad Recipe combines juicy chicken, crunchy celery, mayo, and light seasoning for a creamy homemade classic.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 385 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Fork or spatula
  • Medium pot (if cooking chicken)
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer (optional for shredding chicken)
  • Airtight storage container

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Salad

  • 4 cups cooked chicken breast chopped or shredded
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 celery stalks finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion optional

Optional Add-Ins

  • 1/2 cup halved grapes
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons crispy bacon bits
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

  • If your chicken isn’t already cooked, place chicken breasts into a pot of lightly salted water.
  • Bring to a gentle boil and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes until fully cooked.
  • Let the chicken cool slightly before chopping or shredding.
  • You can use:
  • Poached chicken
  • Rotisserie chicken
  • Baked chicken
  • Grilled chicken
  • I usually prefer rotisserie chicken because it gives the salad extra flavor and saves time.

Step 2: Chop the Ingredients

  • Dice the celery into small pieces.
  • Finely chop the parsley and onion if using.
  • Try to keep everything evenly sized so every bite has balanced texture.

Step 3: Make the Dressing

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine:
  • Mayonnaise
  • Dijon mustard
  • Lemon juice
  • Relish
  • Onion powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 4: Combine Everything

  • Add the chicken, celery, parsley, and onion into the bowl.
  • Fold everything together gently until evenly coated.
  • Avoid overmixing because you want the chicken pieces to stay tender.

Step 5: Chill

  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • This step really matters because it allows the flavors to blend together.
  • Honestly, the salad tastes even better after a few hours.

Step 6: Serve

  • Serve chilled with:
  • Croissants
  • Sandwich bread
  • Crackers
  • Lettuce wraps
  • Toasted buns
  • Salad greens
  • Or eat it directly from the bowl like I sometimes do while standing in the kitchen.
  • No judgment here.
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