Cold Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this refreshing and creamy Cold Chicken Salad, a versatile dish that's perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a light dinner. Featuring tender diced chicken, crunchy celery, sweet bursts of halved seedless grapes, and the nutty crunch of slivered almonds, this salad is tossed in a tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and a splash of fresh lemon juice. A sprinkle of chopped parsley adds a vibrant, herby finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe comes together effortlessly and can be served chilled over crisp lettuce, in a sandwich, or alongside crackers for a delightful twist. With its perfect balance of texture and flavor, this Cold Chicken Salad recipe is your new go-to for a quick yet satisfying dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cups Celery
- 0.75 cups Seedless grapes (halved)
- 0.25 cups Slivered almonds
- 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
Dice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Chop the celery into small pieces and add to the bowl with the chicken.
Halve the seedless grapes and toss them into the bowl along with the slivered almonds.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper until smooth to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
Sprinkle in the chopped parsley and give the salad one final mix.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap 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 as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1771 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.0 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 404 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 2120 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.6 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 119.5 g | 239% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 161 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 713 mg | 15% | |
*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.
