Description
Cool, creamy chicken salad with sweet grapes and a crisp bite of celery. Perfect for quick lunches, summer picnics, or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
1 cup red grapes, halved
1/2 small red onion, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1/2 cup mayonnaise (light mayo optional)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine chicken, grapes, red onion, and celery.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture.
4. Stir gently until everything is coated.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
6. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
Notes
Swap grapes for dried cranberries if you like.
Add toasted almonds for crunch.
Use Greek yogurt to lighten the dressing.
Store in fridge up to 3–5 days in an airtight container.
Do not leave out for more than 2 hours.
Makes about 4 cups, enough for 8 sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Chicken Recipes
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 114
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 199mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 38mg