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Bowl of creamy lemon chicken salad with celery and herbs, garnished with lemon wedges

Costco Chicken Salad Recipe with Lemony Flavor Contrast

This copycat Costco chicken salad recipe brings bright lemon contrast to the classic creamy base. Perfect for parties, it's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken about 1 large chicken
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup finely diced celery about 2 stalks
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds optional

Method
 

  1. Shred the rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces, discarding skin and bones.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Add the shredded chicken, celery, red onion, parsley, and dill to the bowl. Fold gently until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
  5. If using nuts, fold them in just before serving to maintain crunch.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld before serving.