Chicken Salad Deluxe

Elevate your classic lunch game with this irresistible Chicken Salad Deluxe, a perfect blend of savory, sweet, and crunchy flavors that will become your go-to recipe. Tender shredded chicken breast is tossed with crisp celery, juicy red grapes, fresh green onions, and lightly toasted slivered almonds for a delightful mix of textures. The creamy dressing, made from a balanced combination of mayonnaise, tangy Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, and a splash of fresh lemon juice, ties everything together beautifully. Ideal for meal prep or entertaining, this chicken salad can be served over crisp romaine lettuce for a refreshing low-carb option or tucked into soft, buttery croissants or whole-grain bread for a satisfying sandwich. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for picnics, potlucks, or make-ahead lunches, this recipe delivers flavor and versatility in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups (shredded or diced) Cooked chicken breast
• 1 cup (finely diced) Celery
• 1 cup (halved) Red grapes
• 2 stalks (thinly sliced) Green onions
• 0.5 cup (lightly toasted) Slivered almonds
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon (freshly squeezed) Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 leaves Romaine lettuce (optional, for serving)
• 4 pieces Whole-grain bread or croissants (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the dressing in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded or diced cooked chicken breast, celery, red grapes, green onions, and slivered almonds.

Step 3

Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken mixture. Gently toss everything together until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 4

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 5

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. For even better flavor, refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

Step 6

Serve the Chicken Salad Deluxe over fresh romaine lettuce leaves, as a sandwich filling with whole-grain bread or croissants, or in wraps for a portable meal option.

Step 7

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1089.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2460.0

Total Fat 142.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 406.4mg	0%
Sodium 2870.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 148.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.7g	0%
Total Sugars 32.7g
Protein 147.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 467.9mg	0%
Iron 12.5mg	0%
Potassium 1460.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.9%

Protein: 24.0%

Carbs: 24.1%