Grape Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this refreshing and satisfying Grape Chicken Salad recipe—a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors in every bite! Tender shredded chicken breast is paired with juicy halved grapes, crisp celery, and a hint of crunch from pecans or walnuts, all brought together by a creamy, tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and a splash of lemon juice. This easy-to-make salad comes together in just 15 minutes and tastes even better chilled, making it ideal for meal prep or entertaining. Serve it on a bed of fresh lettuce, tucked into a sandwich, or alongside crackers for a versatile, crowd-pleasing dish that's both wholesome and delicious. Keywords: grape chicken salad, easy chicken salad recipe, sweet and savory chicken salad, summer salad recipes, meal prep ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 cup Red or green grapes, halved
- 1 cup Celery, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced cooked chicken breast, halved grapes, chopped celery, and chopped pecans or walnuts.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt or sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or black pepper if needed.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve chilled on a bed of lettuce, as a filling for sandwiches, or with crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2640 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.1 g | 200% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.4 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 728 mg | 243% | |
| Sodium | 2468 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.9 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.8 g | ||
| Protein | 228.8 g | 458% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 255 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 2831 mg | 60% | |
*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.
