Chicken Salad with Grapes and Apples
This chicken salad combines tender chicken, juicy grapes, crisp apples, and crunchy celery in a creamy, tangy dressing. It’s versatile, delicious, and perfect for picnics, lunches, or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad, Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup red or green grapes, halved
- 1 medium apple, diced (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey (if using), salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine the Salad Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, grapes, apple, celery, pecans (if using), and parsley.
- Toss the Salad:
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill and Serve:
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover roasted chicken for convenience.
- Add a splash of lemon juice to the apple to prevent browning if making ahead.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for all the mayonnaise for a lighter option.
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