Chicken Salad Recipe
This easy and delicious chicken salad recipe blends tender chicken, crunchy celery, and sweet grapes for the perfect balance of flavor and texture. It’s ideal for a quick lunch, picnic, or weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- ½ small red onion, finely diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- ½ cup mayonnaise (regular or light)
- 1 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ tablespoons salt
- ½ tablespoons garlic powder
- ½ tablespoons onion powder
- ¼ tablespoons black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, grapes, red onion, and celery.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor. Serve on bread, croissants, lettuce wraps, or salad greens.
Notes
● To make it healthier, substitute half the mayo with plain Greek yogurt.
● For extra crunch, add toasted almonds or walnuts.
● Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge and used within 3–4 days.
● Perfect for meal prep—just don’t mix in the dressing until you’re ready to eat.
Nutritional Facts (per serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 285 |
| Protein | 22g |
| Carbohydrates | 6g |
| Fat | 19g |
| Saturated Fat | 3g |
| Sodium | 480mg |
| Fiber | 1g |
| Sugar | 3g |
| Vitamin A | 220IU |
| Vitamin C | 4mg |
| Calcium | 30mg |
| Iron | 1mg |