Description
This The BEST Chicken Salad is a refreshing, hearty dish that’s perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Packed with tender chicken, crisp apples, juicy grapes, and crunchy nuts, it’s all tossed in a creamy, flavorful dressing. Ready in just a few minutes, this easy, high-protein salad is ideal for meal prep, sandwiches, or light bites
Ingredients
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Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper (or to taste)
Chicken Salad:
- 4 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved or quartered
- 1 cup red apple, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped (about 2 stalks)
- 1 cup pecans, walnuts, or almonds, chopped or sliced
For Serving:
- Bread, croissants, lettuce cups, pita bread, or crackers
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Prepare the Salad: In a separate large bowl, combine the diced chicken, grapes, apple, celery, and nuts.
- Combine: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and stir well to evenly coat everything.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to let the flavors meld.
- Serve & Enjoy: Enjoy as a sandwich on croissants or bread, serve in lettuce cups for a low-carb option, or scoop onto crackers for a light snack!
Notes
- You can substitute the mayo with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce.
- For a more indulgent version, add a handful of shredded cheese or some bacon bits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg