chicken salad recipe with grapes
Craving a refreshing and satisfying meal? Dive into the world of chicken salad with grapes—a classic American favorite that’s perfect for picnics, lunches, or light dinners.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked, chopped chicken (rotisserie or poached chicken breast works well)
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup roasted pecans, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Celery leaves, chopped (optional, for extra flavor and color)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the cooked and chopped chicken, chopped celery, halved grapes, dried cranberries, chopped roasted pecans, and (if using) chopped celery leaves.
- Add the mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
- Using a large spoon or spatula, gently mix all the ingredients together so the grapes don’t get crushed.
- Taste and add more salt or black pepper if needed.
- If you like, cover and refrigerate the salad for 30 minutes to let the flavors blend.
- Serve the salad chilled—on a bed of lettuce, in sandwiches or wraps, or with crackers. Garnish with extra pecans, grapes, or fresh herbs if desired.