Description
Chicken salad with grapes is a delightful and refreshing dish that combines tender chicken, juicy grapes, and crunchy nuts enveloped in a creamy dressing. Perfect for warm days or casual gatherings, this versatile recipe captures the essence of summer in every bite. Quick to prepare, it makes an ideal meal prep option or a crowd-pleaser at picnics and parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Cook the chicken by poaching or grilling until fully cooked (about 15-20 minutes). Let it cool before dicing.
- While cooling, wash and halve the grapes; chop the celery.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Mix until smooth.
- Add the chicken, grapes, celery, and chopped nuts to the bowl. Gently fold until everything is well-coated.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled on plates or in sandwich rolls with optional garnishes like whole grapes or additional nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Poaching/Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg