Description
A classic chicken salad recipe that is versatile, easy to make, and perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1 cup halved grapes (red or green)
- 1/3 cup sliced or chopped almonds
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: lemon juice, Dijon mustard, diced apples, dried cranberries, hard-boiled eggs, walnuts, or pecans
Instructions
- Cook the chicken by boiling, roasting, or grilling until fully cooked, then let it cool and shred it.
- Prepare the vegetables by dicing the celery and halving the grapes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced celery, and halved grapes, along with any optional add-ins.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, salt, and pepper to create the dressing, then pour it over the chicken mixture and fold gently.
- Serve the chicken salad on a bed of shredded lettuce, or chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Avoid using dry chicken; ensure it is cooked just right.
- Season to taste and avoid overmixing to maintain texture.
- Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken salad, easy recipe, healthy lunch, classic dish