Hot or Cold Chicken Salad
Elevate your mealtime with this versatile Hot or Cold Chicken Salad, a refreshing yet satisfying twist on a classic favorite. Packed with tender diced chicken, crisp celery, juicy red grapes, and the subtle bite of green onions, this dish combines vibrant textures with a creamy, tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice. Perfect for any occasion, enjoy this salad chilled for a light and cooling bite or warm it up for a comforting, hearty meal. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required unless served hot, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or effortless entertaining. Serve it atop a bed of mixed greens for a healthy lunch, or use it as a delicious filling for wraps. Whether hot or cold, this chicken salad is sure to become a go-to recipe for every season!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups (diced or shredded) Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup (diced) Celery
- 1 cup (halved) Red grapes
- 2 stalks (thinly sliced) Green onions
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon (freshly squeezed) Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (optional, for warming) Olive oil
- 4 cups (for serving) Mixed salad greens
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken breast, diced celery, halved red grapes, and sliced green onions.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
To serve cold: Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill. Serve on a bed of mixed salad greens.
To serve hot: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil (optional). Add the chicken salad mix and sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, until warmed through. Serve over mixed salad greens or as a filling for warm wraps.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2910 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 212.2 g | 272% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.4 g | 117% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 665 mg | 222% | |
| Sodium | 2982 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.6 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.7 g | ||
| Protein | 170.7 g | 341% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 948 mg | 20% | |
*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.
