Best Chicken Salad Ever Recipe
This chicken salad recipe is a delightful combination of tender chicken, crunchy celery, sweet grapes, and nuts, all brought together with a creamy and tangy dressing. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or served on its own, this is truly the best chicken salad ever!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes (plus chilling)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or chopped)
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup seedless red grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds or chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, make the dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the ingredients: Mix in chicken, celery, red onion, grapes, nuts, and parsley. Coat everything evenly.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and add more seasoning if needed.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve: Enjoy on sandwiches, wraps, crackers, or as desired.
Notes
- For added sweetness, include honey or dried cranberries.
- Opt for rotisserie chicken for enhanced flavor and convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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