Rich Chicken Salad
Creamy, crunchy, and bursting with flavor, this Rich Chicken Salad is a timeless recipe perfect for lunches, picnics, or light dinners. Made with tender chunks of cooked chicken breast, crunchy celery, and a pop of sweetness from juicy halved grapes, this salad is elevated with the addition of slivered almonds for a delightful crunch and a tangy dressing of mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon juice. Fresh parsley adds a subtle herby note, while the seasoning ties everything together in harmonious balance. Serve it chilled on sandwich bread, in wraps, or over a bed of greens for a versatile dish that’s as satisfying as it is simple to prepare. With just 20 minutes of prep and no cooking required, this easy chicken salad recipe is your go-to for quick, flavorful meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cups mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups sour cream
- 2 stalks celery
- 0.5 cups red onion
- 1 cups grapes (halved)
- 0.5 cups slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Dice the cooked chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
Chop the celery into small pieces and finely dice the red onion. Add them to the bowl with the chicken.
Add the halved grapes and slivered almonds to the bowl.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Sprinkle chopped parsley over the salad and mix lightly for a fresh, herby flavor.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Serve on sandwich bread, in a wrap, or on top of a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
678 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.6 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 177 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 607 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.2 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 63.1 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 781 mg | 17% | |
*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.
