Chicken Salad Grapes Celery (Printable Version)

Tender chicken, crisp celery, sweet grapes, and a creamy dressing for sandwiches, wraps, or salads.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped or shredded
02 - 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
03 - 2 stalks celery, finely diced
04 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
05 - 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts

→ Dressing

06 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
07 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or sour cream
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, grapes, celery, red onion, and nuts (if using).
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt (if using), Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
05 - Serve chilled, on sandwich bread, croissants, in lettuce wraps, or over a bed of greens.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses up leftover or rotisserie chicken
  • Fresh grapes add a sweet pop of flavor
  • Meal-prep friendly and great for busy weeks
  • Gluten-free option that fits many diets
02 -
  • High in lean protein and healthy fats
  • Naturally gluten free when served on greens or lettuce
  • Perfect for feeding a crowd and easy to double
03 -
  • Toast the nuts gently in a dry skillet to bring out the most flavor
  • Letting the salad chill at least thirty minutes makes a big difference in flavor
  • Dice the celery and onions as small as possible so every forkful is balanced