A delicious and creamy chicken potato salad perfect for picnics and gatherings, combining tender potatoes, shredded chicken, peas, and fresh herbs in a flavorful mayonnaise dressing.
Ingredients
Potatoes
3mediumpotatoes(peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
Chicken
2.5cupschicken(shredded or cut into 1-inch chunks)
Peas
1cuppeas
Gherkins
1/2cupgherkins(finely diced)
Chives
1.5tbspchives
Parsley
1.5tbspparsley
Mayonnaise
1/2cupmayonnaise(preferably Hellmann's for creaminess)
Salt
1/4tspsalt
Black Pepper
3/4tspblack pepper(freshly ground)
Dijon Mustard
1tspDijon mustard
Instructions
Boil potatoes until tender, then drain and let cool.
Mix cooked potatoes, shredded chicken, peas, and diced gherkins in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, chives, and parsley.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon or a dash of hot sauce.