Description
Chicken salad with grapes is a delightful dish that perfectly marries tender chicken with the sweet burst of juicy grapes, creating a refreshing flavor profile ideal for warm days. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for light lunches, summer picnics, or casual gatherings. Whether served in a sandwich, wrap, or enjoyed straight from the bowl, it offers a satisfying meal that feels both indulgent and healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup halved seedless grapes (red or green)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (toasted)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken by boiling or grilling until fully cooked (15-20 minutes). Allow to cool before shredding.
- While the chicken cools, slice grapes in half.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, halved grapes, chopped celery, and toasted nuts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and Dijon mustard; pour over the chicken mixture and stir gently to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; chill for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg