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Dorothy Thomas

Chicken Salad Recipe With Grapes

A creamy, crunchy, and slightly sweet chicken salad loaded with juicy grapes, crisp celery, and toasted nuts. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or served over greens!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 300g 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
  • 150g 1 cup Red seedless grapes, halved
  • 50g 1/2 cup Celery, finely diced
  • 30g 1/4 cup Red onion, finely diced
  • 30g 1/4 cup Walnuts or pecans, toasted & chopped
  • 120ml 1/2 cup Mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
  • 30ml 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 5g 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2.5g 1/2 tsp Salt (or to taste)
  • 1g 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 3g 1 tbsp Fresh parsley or dill, chopped (optional)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife & cutting board
  • Skillet (if cooking chicken)
  • Measuring cups/spoons

Method
 

  1. If not using pre-cooked chicken, boil or grill 2 chicken breasts (seasoned with salt & pepper) until fully cooked (165°F internal temp). Shred or dice.
  2. In a dry skillet, lightly toast walnuts/pecans over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Chop roughly.
  3. In a large bowl, combine chicken, grapes, celery, red onion, and nuts.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour dressing over the chicken mixture. Gently toss to coat.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
  7. Enjoy as a sandwich filling, with crackers, or over a bed of lettuce.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: Stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Substitutions:
    • Swap mayo for Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
    • Use almonds instead of walnuts.
    • Add diced apples for extra crunch.
  • Vegan Option: Replace chicken with chickpeas or tofu.