Description
This Chicken Salad recipe is a classic favorite that’s perfect for a light and satisfying meal. Tender chicken combined with crunchy celery, sweet grapes, and a creamy dressing make this dish a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)
- 1 celery stalk (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup red onion (finely chopped)
- ½ cup seedless red or green grapes (halved)
Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup chopped pecans or sliced almonds (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix chicken, celery, red onion, grapes, and nuts if using.
- Prepare dressing: In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine: Pour dressing over chicken mixture, stirring to coat evenly. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired. Enjoy in various ways!
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- For a lighter version, substitute half the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
- Diced apples or dried cranberries are excellent additional ingredients for a touch of sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
