Description
A delightful chicken salad that combines fresh ingredients and bold flavors, perfect for lunch, picnics, or light dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup grapes, halved (or substitute with apples for extra crunch)
- ½ cup mayonnaise (regular or light)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped nuts (like almonds or walnuts)
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or dill)
Instructions
- Chop the celery into small pieces and halve the grapes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, chopped celery, and grapes. Stir until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir to coat evenly.
- Chill the salad in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce or use as filling for sandwiches or wraps, garnishing with chopped nuts and herbs if desired.
Notes
Feel free to add your favorite ingredients like diced bell peppers or avocado for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg