Description

This chicken salad recipe with grapes is creamy, crunchy, sweet, and savory—everything you want in a single bowl. With juicy grapes, tender chicken, crunchy celery, and toasted nuts, it’s a refreshing yet hearty dish that works for lunch, brunch, or a light dinner. Serve it chilled over greens, in a croissant, or on crackers for a beautiful and satisfying bite. It’s quick to prepare, perfect for make-ahead meals, and easily customizable to your preferences. This recipe is a crowd-pleaser that never goes out of style.

Ingredients

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3 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
1 ½ cups red seedless grapes, halved
¾ cup finely chopped celery
¼ cup red onion, minced (optional)
½ cup toasted pecans or sliced almonds
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (optional)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or parsley (optional)

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Instructions

Cook and cool chicken, then shred or chop into bite-sized pieces.
Halve the grapes, finely dice celery and red onion.
In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Add the chicken, grapes, celery, onion, and nuts to the bowl. Mix gently until well combined.
Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Garnish with fresh herbs and serve cold or at room temperature.

Notes

Use a mix of white and dark chicken meat for better texture.
For a lighter salad, increase the Greek yogurt and reduce the mayo.
Toasting nuts enhances flavor—don’t skip this step.
Chill the salad before serving for the best flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes (if cooking chicken)
Category: salad
Method: Chilled, No-cook (if using cooked chicken)
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 310