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a large croissant cut in half and stuffed with homemade chicken salad with grapes and almonds.
5 from 17 votes

Chicken Salad

Get ready for a delicious meal with this easy-to-follow chicken salad recipe. Fresh ingredients come together to create a flavorful dish that is sure to please.
Author Diana
Servings 10 servings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon honey or granulated sugar
  • 3 cups cooked chicken breast diced into ½ inch cubes or shredded
  • ½ medium red onion finely diced
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • 1 cup red seedless grapes sliced in half, optional
  • ½ cup sliced almonds optional
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or dill

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the dressing ingredients (mayonnaise, dijon mustard, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper) and whisk until well combined.
  • To the same bowl, add the diced chicken, celery, onion, grapes and almonds if using, and fresh parsley.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to meld. Serve on lettuce, toasted bread, crackers, or use chicken salad to stuff croissants.

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Notes

  • Cooked diced turkey can be used in place of the chicken in this recipe. You may also use dark meat instead of breast meat if you prefer. 
  • This is an excellent way to use a rotisserie chicken or any leftover chicken you may have. 
  • I find the salad easier to eat when the chicken is diced into smaller pieces. I dice into ½-¼ inch cubes.
  • Grapes and almonds are optional, but they add wonderful flavor and texture to the salad. Other nuts such as toasted pecans or walnuts can also be used. 
  • Other vegetables that you can add: Bell peppers, artichoke hearts, shredded or finely diced carrot, and peeled and diced cucumber.
  • Other herbs that you can add: I used parsley but you can also do green onions, dill, fresh basil, or chives.
  • Spices: Another popular variation of this salad contains curry powder, you can also add smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder if you like.
  • Storing: Store the chicken salad in an airtight container for up to 3 days. I do not recommend freezing this salad, it becomes watery and unpleasant when thawed. However, you can freeze leftover chicken, thaw it, and use it to make the salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg