Description
This Grapes Chicken Salad is bursting with flavor, featuring tender shredded chicken, juicy grapes, crunchy walnuts, and a creamy dressing that makes for a delightful, quick meal—great for lunches or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken breasts
- 2 cups red seedless grapes, cut in half
- 4 sticks of celery, chopped
- ½ red onion, chopped
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- lettuce leaves for serving
- croissants or bagels for sandwiches
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, halved grapes, chopped celery, chopped red onion, and chopped walnuts. Mix gently to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir gently to ensure everything is well-coated with the dressing.
- Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Serve the salad over lettuce leaves for a low-carb meal or use it to fill croissants, bagels, or sandwiches.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding chopped apples or dried cranberries.
This salad can be made a day ahead; just keep it refrigerated until serving.
Adjust seasoning to taste before serving for a fresher flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg