Chicken Salad With Grapes
This classic chicken salad is creamy, crunchy, and perfect for easy lunches throughout the week. Made with tender chicken, crisp celery, almonds, and a simple homemade dressing, it’s delicious tucked into croissants, served with crackers, or eaten straight from the bowl.
Servings 4
Calories 407kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chopped or shredded chicken
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 rib celery diced
- 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried dill or 1 teaspoon fresh dill
- ⅓ cup sliced almonds
- ½ cup halved red grapes optional
Instructions
- Add the chicken, celery, red onion, almonds, and grapes (if using) to a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, seasoned salt, pepper, and dill until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately or cover and chill for 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works especially well in this recipe.
- For extra crunch, toast the almonds before adding them to the salad.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 842mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg