Description
Experience the ultimate summer delight with this Chicken Salad Recipe featuring plump grapes and a creamy dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or light lunches, this refreshing dish combines tender chicken, sweet grapes, crunchy celery, and toasted nuts. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s sure to become a favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup seedless grapes (halved)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup chopped celery
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (toasted)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then bake in a dish for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken cool for about 10 minutes before dicing it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the diced chicken, chopped celery, halved grapes, and toasted nuts to the bowl. Mix gently until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled on greens or as a sandwich filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like dill or swapping grapes for apples. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.