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Easy Chicken Salad

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A vibrant and crunchy chicken salad with tender chicken and colorful vegetables, all tossed in a creamy dressing.
Course main dish, Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword Chicken Salad, easy recipe, picnic food
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast shredded or diced
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise creamy
  • 1 cup Celery diced
  • 1 cup Red Grapes halved
  • ½ cup Almonds sliced or chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard optional
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 4 leaves Lettuce Leaves for serving

Instructions

Preparation

  • Gather all your ingredients, including cooked chicken, celery, grapes, and mayonnaise. Chop the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped chicken with the diced celery and halved grapes. Drizzle in about ½ cup of mayonnaise and mix gently.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Optionally, add Dijon mustard or lemon juice for brightness.
  • Cover the salad with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  • Serve the chicken salad on lettuce leaves and enjoy.

Notes

Chilling the salad allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg