Description
A delicious and easy chicken salad recipe that combines cooked chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, celery, and red grapes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir gently until everything is well coated.
- If using, fold in the chopped parsley for added flavor and color.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, or with crackers.
Notes
- For added crunch, mix in 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Substitute the grapes with diced apples or dried cranberries for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg