Description
A delicious and easy-to-make chicken salad that combines tender chicken with fresh grapes, crunchy celery, and a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- If you don’t have leftover cooked chicken, boil or bake chicken breasts until cooked through. Once cooled, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, halved grapes, chopped celery, and red onion.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Gently toss until everything is well-coated.
- If using walnuts or pecans, fold them into the salad for an added crunch.
- For the best flavor, let the salad chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy it in a sandwich, on a bed of lettuce, or as is!
Notes
- Can substitute grapes with diced apples or dried cranberries.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Best Chicken Salad Ever, chicken salad recipe, easy chicken salad