½ cup mayonnaise: For creaminess. Use more or less depending on how creamy you like your chicken salad.
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard: Adds a little tang and depth of flavor.
2 stalks of celery: Diced for crunch.
½ cup red onion: Finely diced. You can substitute with green onions for a milder flavor.
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar: Provides a nice acidic balance to the creaminess.
Salt and pepper: To taste.
1 teaspoon garlic powder: For a subtle savory kick.
1 teaspoon celery seed (optional): This adds extra depth and flavor reminiscent of deli salads.
1 teaspoon sugar: To balance out the tang from the mustard and vinegar.
1 small apple (optional): Diced for a sweet and crunchy contrast. You can use a red apple for sweetness or a green apple for tartness.
Grapes or dried cranberries (optional): For a fruity twist.
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