Easy Chicken Salad with Grapes Recipe
This Easy Chicken Salad with Grapes is a refreshing and flavorful dish combining tender cooked chicken, sweet red grapes, crunchy celery, and a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise and Greek yogurt. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or lettuce cups, it offers a delightful balance of savory and sweet flavors with a hint of fresh dill and tangy Dijon mustard.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (if cooking chicken breasts)
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Chicken and Produce
- 2 stalks of celery, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely chopped
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (or about 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken)
- 1 1/2 cups red grapes, halved
Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
To Serve
- Sliced bread
- Lettuce cups
- Croissants
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables: Ensure the chicken breasts are fully cooked and shredded into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the celery, carrot, and red onion, then halve the grapes for even mixing and texture distribution.
- Make the Dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, plain Greek yogurt, honey, chopped fresh dill, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk together until smooth and well blended.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the shredded chicken, celery, carrot, red onion, and halved grapes into the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss all ingredients until everything is evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
- Chill and Serve: For best flavor, refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve on sliced bread, in lettuce cups, or on croissants as desired.
Notes
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra flavor.
- Switch fresh dill for dried dill if fresh is unavailable, but reduce the quantity slightly for best taste.
- For a lighter option, use less mayonnaise or substitute with additional Greek yogurt.
- Add toasted nuts or sliced almonds for extra crunch if desired.
- This chicken salad keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
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