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Comforting Rotisserie Chicken Salad

This simple yet satisfying rotisserie chicken salad combines tender chicken with crisp vegetables and sweet apple for a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ready in minutes, it's an ideal solution for quick weeknight meals that doesn't sacrifice homemade taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 medium apple chopped
  • 3/4 cup black olives chopped
  • 3 cups rotisserie chicken deboned, skinned and diced
  • 3/4 cup celery finely chopped
  • 1 small onion chopped

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Remove skin and bones from the rotisserie chicken, then dice the meat into bite-sized pieces to measure 3 cups. Place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Finely chop the celery, onion, apple (no need to peel), and black olives.
  3. Add all chopped ingredients to the bowl with the diced chicken.
  4. Sprinkle with salt and add mayonnaise to the mixture.
  5. Gently fold everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated with mayonnaise.

Notes

For best flavor, use both white and dark meat from the rotisserie chicken. This salad can be customized to your taste—try substituting Greek yogurt for mayonnaise, or adding grapes or dried cranberries instead of olives for a sweeter profile. Fresh herbs like dill, tarragon, or parsley make excellent additions.
Serve this versatile chicken salad on crusty bread, stuffed in a pita pocket, wrapped in a tortilla, or atop fresh greens. It keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days in an airtight container.