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This classic Chicken Salad has grapes for sweetness, celery for crunch and just the right amount of creamy dressing. Make the perfect homemade chicken salad sandwich by piling it on a flakey croissant.
This classic Chicken Salad recipe is made with simple ingredients and is perfect for making a large batch for lunches when meal prepping. Enjoy this on its own, as a chicken salad sandwich, wrap, or a healthy lettuce wrap. It’s naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a great option for potlucks or serving at parties.
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Ingredients & Substitutions
- Chicken: Cook and chop your own chicken, my favorite method to do this is using the method for our Shredded Mexican Chicken (don’t use the seasoning blend), or you can save time and use a rotisserie chicken.
- Mayonnaise: Use your preferred brand, you can find mayo made with avocado oil or egg-free as needed. You can substitute with plain greek yogurt also.
- Dijon: Adds flavoring, you can also substitute with yellow mustard or other mustard of your choosing.
- Grapes: These add a bit of sweetness. Substitute with dried cranberries.
- Optional: Add some additional crunch with chopped pecans or walnuts. Fresh herbs such as dill, parsley, or chives are also great additions and can change the flavoring.
Find the complete recipe card below with measurements and full instructions.
How to Make Chicken Salad
- Add the chopped cooked chicken, quartered grapes, green onions, and diced celery to a medium size mixing bowl. Stir together to combine.
- Add in the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Stir together until the chicken mixture is completely coated in the dressing. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
Serving
Serve the chicken salad as a sandwich on bread or a croissant. It can also be served in a wrap, lettuce wrap, on top of a bagel, or on its own in a bowl for a low carb option.
Storage
Store the chicken salad in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
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Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken cooked and chopped
- ¾ cup grapes quartered
- 2 green onion diced
- 1 celery stalk diced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
Instructions
- Add the chopped cooked chicken, quartered grapes, green onions, and diced celery to a medium size mixing bowl.
- Stir together to combine.
- Add in the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, salt, pepper and lemon juice.
- Stir together until the chicken mixture is completely coated in the dressing.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- Serve on its own in a bowl or on a sandwich.
Notes
- Chicken: Cook and chop your own chicken, my favorite method to do this is using the method for our Shredded Mexican Chicken (don’t use the seasoning blend), or you can save time and use a rotisserie chicken.
- Mayonnaise: Use your preferred brand, you can find mayo made with avocado oil or egg-free as needed. You can substitute with plain greek yogurt also.
- Dijon: Adds flavoring, you can also substitute with yellow mustard or other mustard of your choosing.
- Grapes: These add a bit of sweetness. Substitute with dried cranberries.
- Optional: Add some additional crunch with chopped pecans or walnuts. Fresh herbs such as dill, parsley, or chives are also great additions and can change the flavoring.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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