Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and savory with Chicken Salad Chick Grape Salad. This refreshing dish combines tender chicken, juicy grapes, crunchy celery, and a creamy dressing that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Ideal for picnics, family gatherings, or a quick weeknight meal, this versatile salad can be served on its own or as a sandwich filling. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, it’s a delightful addition to any table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts (shredded)
- 2 cups seedless grapes (halved)
- 1 cup celery stalks (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional; pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken breasts in salted boiling water for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Let cool before shredding into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, halved grapes, and chopped celery.
- In another bowl, mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently to coat without mashing the grapes.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 60mg