Description
Chicken Salad with Grapes is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly balances succulent grilled chicken, crunchy celery, and sweet grapes, all enveloped in a creamy dressing. Ideal for summer picnics or family gatherings, this versatile salad is not only visually appealing but also a delightful symphony of flavors that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 ½ cups seedless grapes (red or green, halved)
- 1 cup crispy celery (chopped)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (toasted)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Poach chicken breasts in simmering water for about 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Let cool.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooled, shred chicken into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add shredded chicken, chopped celery, grapes, and nuts to the dressing; gently fold to coat.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Enjoy on chilled plates or in lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg