Chicken Salad with Grapes

Creamy • Fresh • Full Detailed Recipe with Nut Info & Q&A

A classic, crowd-pleasing chicken salad that’s lightly sweet, crunchy, and perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or a light lunch.

 Ingredients (Serves 4)

Salad

• 3 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
  (rotisserie, poached, or roasted)
• 1½ cups seedless grapes, halved (red, green, or mix)
• 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp red onion or scallions, very finely diced (optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped (optional)

Dressing

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1–2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar)
• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp sugar or honey (optional, balances acidity)

Optional Add-Ins

• ¼ cup toasted nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pecans)
• ¼ cup dried cranberries or raisins
• 1–2 tbsp Greek yogurt (to lighten the mayo)

 Instructions

1. Prepare ingredients
   Ensure chicken is fully cooled. Halve grapes and finely chop celery and onion.
2. Make the dressing
   In a large bowl, whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and sugar/honey until smooth.
3. Combine
   Add chicken, grapes, celery, onion, and herbs to the dressing. Gently fold until evenly coated.
4. Taste & adjust
   Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
5. Chill (recommended)
   Cover and refrigerate 20–30 minutes for best flavor.

 Nut Information & Allergy Notes

• Base recipe is completely nut-free.
• Optional nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecans) should be clearly labeled if added.
• Use separate utensils and bowls if preparing both nut-free and nut-containing versions.
• Check mayonnaise labels for cross-contamination warnings if serving to someone with severe allergies.

 Dietary & Nutrition Notes

• Gluten-free: Yes (serve without bread or on GF bread)
• Dairy-free: Yes (unless adding yogurt)
• High-protein: Chicken-based, filling and satisfying
• Lighter version: Replace half the mayo with Greek yogurt

 Q & A

Q: What’s the best chicken to use?
A: Rotisserie chicken is convenient and flavorful. Poached chicken breast is best for a lighter version.

Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
A: Yes! It keeps well for 2–3 days in the fridge. Stir gently before serving.

Q: How do I serve chicken salad with grapes?
A: In sandwiches, lettuce cups, wraps, croissants, or over mixed greens.

Q: Can I make it low-calorie?
A: Use light mayo or replace 50–70% of mayo with Greek yogurt.

Q: Can I freeze chicken salad?
A: Not recommended. Mayo and grapes don’t freeze well and will become watery.

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