Description
Enjoy a delightful twist on a classic dish with this easy Chicken Salad recipe. Perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a picnic or looking for a quick weeknight dinner, this salad combines juicy chicken and sweet red grapes for a refreshing taste that everyone will love. With its creamy texture and versatility, you can serve it in sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or alongside crackers. Packed with protein and made with light mayonnaise, this nutritious option is meal prep-friendly, allowing you to enjoy delicious leftovers throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken
- 1 cup red grapes (cut in half)
- 1/2 small red onion (diced small)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, red grapes, diced red onion, and diced celery. Mix well until evenly distributed.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir gently until everything is well coated.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg