Description
A delightful and refreshing chicken salad recipe with a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors. This Chicken Salad with Grapes and Almonds is easy to make and ideal for a light lunch or a picnic.
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad:
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast (diced or shredded)
- 1 cup red or green seedless grapes (halved)
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds (toasted)
- 2 celery stalks (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Serving:
- Fresh lettuce leaves or croissants for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine chicken, grapes, almonds, celery, and red onion.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Pour dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Adjust: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve: Chill and serve on lettuce, in a sandwich, or in a croissant.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped fresh herbs like parsley or tarragon.
- This salad can be made up to a day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
