Delicious Chicken Salad

Elevate your lunch game with this Delightful Chicken Salad recipe, a perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, and tangy flavors. Loaded with tender chunks of cooked chicken breast, crisp celery, sweet halved grapes, and a hint of zesty red onion, this salad is tossed in a luscious dressing made from mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice. Optional mix-ins like chopped walnuts or almonds and fresh parsley add a delightful crunch and herby freshness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile dish can be served chilled over lettuce leaves, as a sandwich filling, or wrapped in a tortilla for an easy, satisfying meal. Perfect for meal prep or light entertaining, this chicken salad is sure to become a favorite go-to!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
• 2 stalks Celery
• 0.5 cup Red onion
• 1 cup Grapes (red or green, halved)
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.25 cup Almonds or walnuts (optional, chopped)
• 4 pieces Lettuce leaves (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Place the cooked chicken breast on a cutting board and chop it into bite-sized chunks. Alternatively, you can shred the chicken if preferred.

Step 2

Wash and dice the celery into small pieces. Finely chop the red onion.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, celery, red onion, and grapes.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing by mixing the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is coated evenly.

Step 6

If desired, mix in the chopped nuts and fresh parsley for added crunch and flavor.

Step 7

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 8

Serve the chicken salad chilled on its own, over a bed of lettuce leaves, or as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1005.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1856.5

Total Fat 117.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 406.4mg	0%
Sodium 2155.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 73.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g	0%
Total Sugars 32.1g
Protein 125.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 288.8mg	0%
Iron 6.0mg	0%
Potassium 1096.5mg	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: 57.1%

Protein: 27.1%

Carbs: 15.8%