1-Chop or shred the cooked chicken: Getting started with this chicken salad is simple and fun, beginning with preparing your ingredients for the best results. First, take your cooked chicken and chop or shred it into bite-sized pieces using leftovers makes this step even quicker. You’ll want to ensure everything is cooled to keep the salad fresh and crisp.

2-Mix the dressing ingredients in a bowl: Next, in a medium bowl, combine the ½ cup mayonnaise, 1 rib diced celery, 1 thinly sliced green onion, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill or ¼ teaspoon dried dill if you’re adding it. Mix these together well to create a creamy base that ties all the flavors.

3-Combine everything and adjust flavors: Once blended, add the prepared chicken and stir until everything is evenly coated, making sure not to overmix to preserve the texture. After mixing, taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed for that perfect balance.

4-Chill and serve as desired: Finally, let the salad chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld, then serve it on bread, croissants, over lettuce, or with crackers for a versatile meal.