Description
Chicken Salad with Grapes and Walnuts combines juicy chicken, sweet grapes, and crunchy walnuts in a creamy dressing for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup grapes, halved (red or green)
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 celery stalk, diced
- Optional: 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Cook the chicken (grill or bake until fully cooked) and dice into bite-sized pieces.
- Wash and halve the grapes.
- Chop the walnuts and toast them for enhanced flavor, if desired.
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Add honey if you want a sweeter flavor and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Mix diced chicken, halved grapes, chopped walnuts, and optional ingredients with the dressing.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled in a bowl, on a bed of lettuce, or in a sandwich or wrap.
Notes
- Overcooking the chicken can lead to dryness, so make sure to cook it until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Be cautious with the amount of dressing—start with less and add more if needed to avoid sogginess.
- For a dairy-free version, use vegan mayonnaise and omit Greek yogurt.
- To enhance flavor, chill the salad before serving so the ingredients have time to meld together.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Chicken Salad, Chicken Salad with Grapes, Chicken Salad with Walnuts, Healthy Chicken Salad, Quick Chicken Salad, Easy Chicken Salad