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Creamy Chicken Salad with Sweet Grapes

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A creamy and crunchy chicken salad featuring juicy sweet grapes, celery, and a tangy dressing, perfect for quick lunches and picnics.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (450g) cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works perfectly)
  • 1 cup (150g) red or green seedless grapes, halved
  • 2 medium celery stalks, finely chopped
  • ½ cup (120ml) mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup (60ml) plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or dill (optional)
  • ½ cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: shred or dice about 3 cups (450g) of cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, removing any skin or excess fat. This takes about 5 minutes.
  2. Prep the produce: rinse and halve 1 cup (150g) of seedless grapes. Chop 2 medium celery stalks finely. Chop about 2 tablespoons of fresh herbs if using. This takes 5-7 minutes.
  3. Mix the dressing: in a separate bowl, whisk together ½ cup (120ml) mayonnaise, ¼ cup (60ml) plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon honey. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  4. Combine all ingredients: gently fold the chicken, grapes, celery, and herbs into the dressing mixture. Fold in nuts last if using, to keep them crunchy. Be careful not to overmix to keep grapes intact.
  5. Chill and serve: cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld and the salad firm up slightly. Stir gently and adjust seasoning before serving.

Notes

Pat grapes dry if extra juicy to avoid watering down the salad. Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and flavor. Adjust mayo and yogurt ratio for desired creaminess. Chill salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to meld flavors. Fold gently to keep grapes intact. For dairy-free, substitute Greek yogurt with unsweetened coconut yogurt and use dairy-free mayo. Salad does not freeze well.

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