Description
A light yet filling chicken salad featuring sweetness from grapes and crisp celery, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced celery, and halved grapes. Use a spatula to mix them together gently.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Toss everything to combine well, so each piece of chicken and veggie gets a nice coating of the delicious dressing.
- Serve your chicken salad on a bed of crisp lettuce leaves or spoon it into a sandwich for a hearty lunch option.
Notes
For added texture, consider including toasted nuts or seeds. Experiment with different fruits or nuts for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken salad, quick recipes, easy lunch, summer salad, family-friendly meals