Description
This easy chicken salad recipe combines tender poached chicken, crisp celery, and sweet red grapes in a creamy dressing, creating a delightful dish that’s perfect for picnics or quick lunches. With bright colors and tantalizing flavors, this chicken salad is sure to impress your family and friends at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup diced fresh celery (about 2 stalks)
- 1 cup halved red grapes
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (dill or parsley)
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Chicken: Boil water in a large pot. Add chicken breasts and cook for 15-20 minutes until no longer pink inside. Let them cool before shredding.
- 2. Prepare Vegetables: Chop celery and halve the grapes.
- 3. Make Dressing: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- 4. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss shredded chicken with celery, grapes, and dressing until evenly coated.
- 5. Add Fresh Herbs: Gently fold in chopped herbs.
- 6. Chill & Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise for a lighter option. Add toasted nuts for extra crunch or swap out grapes for apples or raisins for different flavors.