Chunky Chicken Salad for a Crowd
Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or family gatherings, this Chunky Chicken Salad for a Crowd is a fresh and flavorful dish that's sure to impress. Loaded with tender diced chicken, crunchy celery, bursts of sweetness from red grapes, and the zesty kick of red onion, this salad strikes the perfect balance of textures and flavors. The creamy dressing, made with mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and fragrant herbs like parsley and dill, ties everything together beautifully, while optional toasted almond slivers add a satisfying crunch. Serve it chilled on a bed of crisp lettuce, nestled in buttery croissants, or alongside your favorite crackers—it's versatile and ready to please a crowd of twelve in just 25 minutes of prep! Perfect for anyone searching for a quick and crowd-friendly chicken salad recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1.5 cups Celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup Red grapes, halved
- 0.5 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Almond slivers, toasted (optional)
- 1 head Lettuce leaves (optional, for serving)
- 12 pieces Bread rolls, croissants, or crackers (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Dice the cooked chicken breast into 1/2-inch chunks and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Add the chopped celery, halved red grapes, and finely chopped red onion to the mixing bowl.
In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, chopped parsley, dill, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetables in the large bowl. Gently toss to coat everything evenly.
If desired, fold in the toasted almond slivers for added crunch and flavor.
Taste the chicken salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled on a bed of lettuce leaves, in bread rolls or croissants, or alongside crackers. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5831 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 289.8 g | 372% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.9 g | 244% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1133 mg | 378% | |
| Sodium | 7249 mg | 315% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 428.3 g | 156% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.6 g | 124% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.2 g | ||
| Protein | 363.1 g | 726% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 997 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 31.7 mg | 176% | |
| Potassium | 5379 mg | 114% | |
*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.
