Description
Chicken Salad Chick Grape Salad is a delightful fusion of tender chicken, sweet grapes, and crunchy celery, perfect for picnics or quick lunches. This vibrant dish combines savory and sweet flavors, making it a favorite at gatherings. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s a refreshing option that promises smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups red grapes, halved
- 1 cup chopped celery (about 2 stalks)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink inside (165°F). Remove and let cool.
- Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with halved grapes and chopped celery.
- Whisk together mayonnaise and Dijon mustard in another bowl; pour over the chicken mixture.
- Gently fold ingredients until coated; be careful not to mash.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Substitute grapes with apples or strawberries for variations. Toast nuts lightly for added flavor. Ensure grapes are fresh for maximum sweetness.