Wedding Shower Chicken Salad

Delight your wedding shower guests with this elegant and flavorful Wedding Shower Chicken Salad, a perfect balance of savory and sweet that’s as versatile as it is crowd-pleasing. Featuring tender shredded chicken breast, juicy red seedless grapes, crunchy celery, toasted slivered almonds, and tangy dried cranberries, this salad offers a medley of textures in every bite. A creamy yet light dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey is elevated by the freshness of chopped dill. Serve this make-ahead dish atop crisp butter lettuce leaves for a light, sophisticated presentation or paired with buttery croissants or crackers for a more indulgent option. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for prepping ahead, this chicken salad is an ideal centerpiece for bridal showers, brunches, or any celebratory gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups (shredded or diced) Cooked chicken breast
• 1 cup Red seedless grapes, halved
• 1 cup Celery, diced
• 0.5 cup Slivered almonds, toasted
• 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
• 0.75 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Fresh dill, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 6 pieces Butter lettuce leaves (optional serving suggestion)
• 6 pieces Croissants or crackers (optional serving suggestion)

Directions

Step 1

1. Prepare the chicken by shredding or dicing into bite-sized pieces if not already cooked. Place the chicken in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

2. Add the halved seedless grapes, diced celery, toasted slivered almonds, and dried cranberries to the bowl.

Step 3

3. In a separate smaller bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well-combined.

Step 4

4. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 5

5. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to taste.

Step 6

6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. This step is optional but recommended for the best flavor.

Step 7

7. When ready to serve, spoon the chicken salad onto butter lettuce leaves for a light, aesthetic presentation or serve with croissants or crackers for a more hearty option.

Step 8

8. Enjoy the dish as an elegant contribution to your wedding shower or another celebratory gathering!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2029.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4737.4

Total Fat 261.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 931.9mg	0%
Sodium 3998.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 316.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.6g	0%
Total Sugars 121.6g
Protein 267.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 569.2mg	0%
Iron 17.6mg	0%
Potassium 2236.7mg	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: 50.2%

Protein: 22.8%

Carbs: 27.0%