Description
This classic chicken salad is made with tender chicken, crunchy almonds, and sweet grapes, all bound together with a creamy dressing. Perfect for sandwiches, salads, or a light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, grapes, almonds, celery, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Fold in the fresh parsley if using.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, or with crackers.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt. To toast almonds, spread on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5-7 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 32g