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Chicken Salad

A delightful dish combining fresh ingredients like chicken, celery, grapes, and almonds, perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • ½ cup red grapes, halved
  • ½ cup almonds, slivered

Dressing

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, grapes, and almonds.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss to coat.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store any leftover Chicken Salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir before serving again. Use leftover rotisserie chicken for quicker prep, and consider adding other fruits like apples or cranberries for variety. For a lighter version, swap out mayonnaise for Greek yogurt.
Keyword Chicken Salad, Easy Lunch, Healthy Salad, Picnic Food, Quick Recipe