Ultimate Chicken Salad with Sweet Grapes and Crunchy Nuts

This Ultimate Chicken Salad combines sweet grapes and crunchy nuts for a satisfying, healthy, and quick meal.

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Prep Time 15

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 cups

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

2 cups Cooked Chicken Shredded or cubed; rotisserie chicken works great.
1 cup Red Grapes Halved and patted dry.
2 stalks Celery Finely diced.
2 Green Onions Sliced.
2 tablespoons Fresh Dill Chopped.

For the Dressing

½ cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
to taste Salt
to taste Black Pepper

For the Crunch

½ cup Toasted Pecans or Slivered Almonds Optional, fold in just before serving.

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
whisk

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Begin by shredding or cubing your cooked chicken, ensuring it’s cold for optimal texture.
In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth.
Finely dice celery and slice green onions. Add to the chicken bowl along with halved grapes.
Pour dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Gently fold together until well-coated.
Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Just before serving, fold in toasted pecans or slivered almonds for extra crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Best served freshly made, but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Avoid freezing.

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