Chicken and Mushroom Wedding Salad Recipe
This Chicken and Mushroom Wedding Salad is a delightful and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion. Tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, sweet carrots, and tangy pickles come together with a creamy mayo dressing for a satisfying salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Mixing, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 lb chicken breast (about 2 medium or 1 large breast)
Mushrooms:
- 3/4 lb button mushrooms, cut into large dice
Vegetables:
- 1 large or 2 small carrots, grated
- 1 small onion, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
Additional:
- 1 heaping tablespoon mayonnaise
- 5–6 baby dill pickles, finely diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Season and cook the chicken until fully cooked. Dice into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare the Mushrooms: Sauté the mushrooms until golden brown. Season and set aside.
- Cook the Carrots and Onions: Sauté carrots and onions until soft and golden. Transfer to a salad bowl to cool.
- Combine the Ingredients: Mix chicken, mushrooms, carrots, onions, and pickles in a salad bowl.
- Add the Mayo: Stir in mayonnaise for creaminess.
- Season: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding nuts or dried fruits for extra crunch and sweetness.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for a day, making it perfect for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chicken, Mushroom, Wedding Salad, Salad Recipe, Easy, Creamy, Meal Prep
