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Chicken Salad Recipe

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A delightful and easy-to-make Chicken Salad recipe that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Packed with tender chicken, crunchy celery, sweet grapes, and nutty almonds, all tossed in a creamy and tangy dressing.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Lunch or Dinner
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

Cooked Chicken:

3 cups shredded

Celery Ribs:

2, diced

Green Onions:

3, sliced or 2 tablespoons of onion

Seedless Grapes:

1 cup, halved

Sliced Almonds:

1/2 cup

Mayonnaise:

2/3 cup

Dijon Mustard:

1 teaspoon

Salt:

1/2 to 1 teaspoon

Pepper:

1/2 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Shred or chop the cooked chicken into bite-size pieces.
  2. Chop the Vegetables: Dice the celery, slice the green onions, and halve the seedless grapes.
  3. Make the Dressing: Mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Toss chicken, vegetables, grapes, almonds, and dressing in a bowl.
  5. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad until ready to serve. Enjoy on croissants, lettuce, bread, or crackers.

Notes

  • Rotisserie chicken is recommended for convenience.
  • If desired, substitute half of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt for added protein.
  • Feel free to use different types of onions according to preference.
  • If fresh grapes are unavailable, sweetened dried cranberries can be used as a substitute.

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