Description
A vibrant chicken salad filled with tender chicken, crunchy celery, and refreshing grapes, perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup red grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
- Boil the chicken in a large pot of water for 10-12 minutes until no longer pink. Remove and let cool before shredding.
- Prepare the vegetables by chopping the celery and halving the grapes in a large mixing bowl.
- Make the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine the shredded chicken with the celery and grapes, then pour the dressing over and mix gently.
- Add in the chopped walnuts or pecans and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill the chicken salad in the fridge for about 10 minutes before serving on lettuce leaves or in a sandwich.
Notes
You can substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise for a healthier twist, and add herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg