Description
A refreshing and easy-to-make Chicken Salad with Grapes and Walnuts, combining tender shredded chicken, sweet grapes, crunchy walnuts, and a creamy dressing with fresh herbs. Perfect for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or as a topping for green salads, this dish offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures ideal for a light lunch or picnic.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (such as rotisserie)
- 1/2 cup red grapes, quartered or halved depending on size
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
Dressing Ingredients
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise (or substitute with sour cream or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (plus more if needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, kosher salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh parsley. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: Add the shredded cooked chicken, halved or quartered grapes, diced celery, chopped walnuts, and finely diced red onion into the bowl with the dressing. Stir everything gently but thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Serve: Transfer the chicken salad to a serving dish or use immediately. It can be served on toasted bread as a sandwich, in lettuce wraps for a low-carb option, or as a delicious topping on a bed of fresh greens for a hearty salad.
Notes
- You can substitute mayonnaise with sour cream or Greek yogurt for a lighter or tangier dressing.
- Adjust the salt quantity based on the saltiness of the cooked chicken used.
- For a crunchier texture, lightly toast the walnuts before adding.
- Ensure grapes are fresh and washed well before using.
- This salad stores well in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; stir before serving if refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken salad, grape chicken salad, chicken walnut salad, easy chicken salad recipe, healthy chicken salad, no cook chicken salad
