Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 15 minutes minutes
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.
- 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.
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