Description
This chicken salad recipe is a delightful blend of tender chicken, crunchy celery, sweet grapes, and nuts, all coated in a creamy dressing. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or salads, this is a must-try for any chicken salad lover.
Ingredients
Chicken Salad:
- 3 cups cooked shredded or diced chicken breast
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ½ cup finely diced celery
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ½ cup sliced red grapes or chopped apples
- ¼ cup chopped toasted pecans or almonds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Add chicken, celery, red onion, parsley, grapes or apples, and nuts to the bowl. Mix gently until evenly coated.
- Chill and Serve: Adjust seasoning if needed. Chill for at least 30 minutes. Serve as desired.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works well.
- For a lower-fat version, use all Greek yogurt.
- Variations: Try dried cranberries and walnuts.
