Chicken Salad for a Crowd
Perfect for parties, potlucks, or family gatherings, this Chicken Salad for a Crowd is a delightful blend of savory and sweet flavors that will impress any guest. Made with tender, diced chicken breasts, crunchy celery, and juicy red grapes, it’s tossed in a creamy dressing of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and zesty lemon juice. Fresh parsley adds a burst of herbaceous brightness, while the option to include toasted almonds introduces a delightful crunch to every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes and designed to serve 24, this versatile salad can be served cold on buttery croissants, sandwich rolls, wraps, or even as a light option over a bed of lettuce. Whether you’re hosting a large event or meal prepping for the week, this chicken salad is a crowd-pleasing classic loaded with flavor and easy customization.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Cooked chicken breasts
- 2 cups Celery
- 2 cups Red grapes
- 2.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Almonds (optional, sliced and toasted)
- 24 Croissants, wraps, or sandwich rolls (optional for serving)
Instructions
Dice the cooked chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the celery and add it to the bowl with the chicken.
Wash and halve the red grapes, then add them to the bowl.
In a separate medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, fresh parsley (chopped), lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the dressing is smooth and well mixed.
Pour the dressing over the chicken, celery, and grapes. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
If using, fold in the toasted, sliced almonds for an added crunch.
Taste the salad and adjust seasonings if needed by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the chicken salad cold on a platter with croissants, sandwich rolls, wraps, or over a bed of lettuce. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
14287 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 855.8 g | 1097% | |
| Saturated Fat | 232.2 g | 1161% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 3016 mg | 1005% | |
| Sodium | 12420 mg | 540% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 843.4 g | 307% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.3 g | 158% | |
| Total Sugars | 157.9 g | ||
| Protein | 761.1 g | 1522% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 1437 mg | 111% | |
| Iron | 56.2 mg | 312% | |
| Potassium | 8884 mg | 189% | |
*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.
