Cold Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this refreshing and creamy Cold Chicken Salad, a versatile dish that's perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a light dinner. Featuring tender diced chicken, crunchy celery, sweet bursts of halved seedless grapes, and the nutty crunch of slivered almonds, this salad is tossed in a tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and a splash of fresh lemon juice. A sprinkle of chopped parsley adds a vibrant, herby finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe comes together effortlessly and can be served chilled over crisp lettuce, in a sandwich, or alongside crackers for a delightful twist. With its perfect balance of texture and flavor, this Cold Chicken Salad recipe is your new go-to for a quick yet satisfying dish.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cups Celery
- 0.75 cups Seedless grapes (halved)
- 0.25 cups Slivered almonds
- 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
Directions
Step 1
Dice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Chop the celery into small pieces and add to the bowl with the chicken.
Step 3
Halve the seedless grapes and toss them into the bowl along with the slivered almonds.
Step 4
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper until smooth to create the dressing.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
Step 6
Sprinkle in the chopped parsley and give the salad one final mix.
Step 7
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 8
Serve chilled on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, or with crackers as desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (728.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1771.0 |
| Total Fat 119.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 404.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2120.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 54.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 19.8g | |
| Protein 119.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 161.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 712.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories