Description
This chicken salad recipe is a classic favorite with a creamy twist. Packed with tender chicken, crunchy celery, and a burst of freshness from grapes, it’s perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or enjoying on its own. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded or chopped chicken breast
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup finely chopped celery
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ½ cup sliced almonds or chopped pecans (optional)
- ½ cup halved red grapes or diced apples (optional)
For the chicken salad:
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Stir until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Add in the chicken, celery, red onion, parsley, and any optional mix-ins like almonds and grapes.
Notes
- Serve in lettuce wraps, sandwiches, croissants, or on crackers.
- This salad keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
