Description
A cozy and vibrant chicken salad that combines tender chicken, sweet grapes, crunchy celery, and a creamy dressing for a delightful dish perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: If using raw chicken, poach or bake your chicken breasts until fully cooked.
- Prep the ingredients: Dice celery, halve grapes, and chop nuts.
- Assemble the dressing: Mix mayo, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Combine everything: Add chicken, celery, grapes, and nuts to the dressing and fold until coated.
- Taste and adjust: Season and let sit in the fridge for 30 minutes for flavors to deepen.
Notes
Can be served on lettuce, in a croissant, or plain. Keeps well for 2-3 days in the fridge; keep nuts separate until serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken salad, summer dish, comfort food, easy recipe