Description
A refreshing and creamy chicken salad packed with tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a light, flavorful dressing—perfect for a quick lunch or summer meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup seedless grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds or pecans, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or dill, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the cooked chicken and set aside.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Add the celery, red onion, grapes, and nuts to the chicken.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or dill.
- Chill for at least 20 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter version.
- Serve on lettuce leaves, in sandwiches, or with crackers.
- Add apples or cranberries for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
