Description
Discover the Ultimate Chicken Salad Recipe, a delightful blend of tender chicken, creamy dressing, and crisp vegetables. This salad is perfect for picnics, lunch gatherings, or as a refreshing light dinner. With its balance of sweet grapes and zesty herbs, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, it’s a versatile option that can be served in lettuce wraps, on whole-grain bread, or over a bed of greens. Packed with protein and healthy fats, this chicken salad is both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup sliced raw almonds
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup red grapes (quartered)
- 2 celery ribs (diced)
- 3 green onions (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Boil water in a large pot. Add chicken breasts and cook for about 15 minutes until fully cooked. Drain and cool before shredding.
- Make the dressing: Combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, diced celery, quartered grapes, sliced green onions, almonds, parsley, and tarragon. Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently fold until well coated.
- Chill before serving: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg