Description
A refreshing and easy-to-make Chicken Salad with Grapes combines tender shredded chicken, juicy red grapes, crunchy celery, and walnuts, all tossed in a creamy dill-lemon mayonnaise dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or as a filling for sandwiches and wraps.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken breasts
- 2 cups red seedless grapes, cut in half
- 4 sticks of celery, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Dressing Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional
- Lettuce leaves for serving
- Croissants or bagels for sandwiches
Instructions
- Combine Main Ingredients: Add the shredded chicken, halved grapes, chopped celery, chopped red onion, and chopped walnuts into a large mixing bowl. Mix gently to combine all the solid components evenly.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, freshly squeezed lemon juice, finely chopped fresh dill, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well blended.
- Mix Salad with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken mixture. Stir gently until all ingredients are thoroughly coated with the dressing, ensuring an even flavor throughout the salad.
- Chill Before Serving: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 15 minutes or until ready to serve to allow flavors to meld and salad to cool.
- Serve: Spoon the salad over fresh lettuce leaves for a low-carb option, or use it as a filling for croissants, bagels, or sandwiches for a satisfying meal or snack.
Notes
- Use cooked, shredded chicken breasts leftover from roasting or grilling for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of mayonnaise to your preferred creaminess and calorie needs.
- Chilling the salad enhances the flavors but can be served immediately if needed.
- Walnuts can be substituted with pecans or almonds for different textures and flavors.
- For a lighter version, consider using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
