Wedding Shower Chicken Salad
Delight your wedding shower guests with this elegant and flavorful Wedding Shower Chicken Salad, a perfect balance of savory and sweet that’s as versatile as it is crowd-pleasing. Featuring tender shredded chicken breast, juicy red seedless grapes, crunchy celery, toasted slivered almonds, and tangy dried cranberries, this salad offers a medley of textures in every bite. A creamy yet light dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey is elevated by the freshness of chopped dill. Serve this make-ahead dish atop crisp butter lettuce leaves for a light, sophisticated presentation or paired with buttery croissants or crackers for a more indulgent option. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for prepping ahead, this chicken salad is an ideal centerpiece for bridal showers, brunches, or any celebratory gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (shredded or diced) Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup Red seedless grapes, halved
- 1 cup Celery, diced
- 0.5 cup Slivered almonds, toasted
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.75 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 6 pieces Butter lettuce leaves (optional serving suggestion)
- 6 pieces Croissants or crackers (optional serving suggestion)
Instructions
1. Prepare the chicken by shredding or dicing into bite-sized pieces if not already cooked. Place the chicken in a large mixing bowl.
2. Add the halved seedless grapes, diced celery, toasted slivered almonds, and dried cranberries to the bowl.
3. In a separate smaller bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well-combined.
4. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to taste.
6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. This step is optional but recommended for the best flavor.
7. When ready to serve, spoon the chicken salad onto butter lettuce leaves for a light, aesthetic presentation or serve with croissants or crackers for a more hearty option.
8. Enjoy the dish as an elegant contribution to your wedding shower or another celebratory gathering!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
743 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.3 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.3 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 122 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 738 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.3 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 37.0 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 532 mg | 11% | |
*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.
