Description

This BEST Chicken Salad is a delightful mix of flavors and textures, perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing snack. Made with tender chicken, crunchy celery, sweet grapes, and a creamy dressing, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

Scale

2 large boneless
skinless chicken breasts cooked in lightly salted water then chilled in the fridge and diced
about 4 cups
1 cup chopped celery
1 1/2 cups halved seedless red grapes
2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds or toasted chopped pecans
optional for some crunch
3 green onions
chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, chopped celery, and halved grapes.
In a separate smaller bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, mustard, parsley, dill weed, onion powder, garlic powder, sugar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir gently until everything is coated.
If desired, add in the toasted almonds or pecans for a crunchy texture.
Serve chilled, over a bed of greens, or in a sandwich.

Notes

For a healthier twist, substitute regular mayonnaise with avocado oil mayonnaise. Feel free to customize the salad by adding other ingredients like diced apples or cranberries.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Lunch
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 390 kcal
Sugar: 9 g
Sodium: 650 mg
Fat: 27 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 13 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 25 g
Cholesterol: 78 mg

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