Description
A creamy and flavorful chicken salad featuring shredded chicken, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, fresh celery, sweet red grapes, and toasted almonds. Perfectly seasoned and chilled to meld the flavors together, this chicken salad is an ideal dish for a light lunch or a refreshing picnic treat.
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup red grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the shredded cooked chicken with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined and creamy.
- Add Fresh and Crunchy Elements: Stir in the chopped celery, halved red grapes, and toasted almonds to add freshness, sweetness, and crunch to the salad.
- Season: Season the chicken salad mixture with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences, ensuring a balanced flavor profile.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer to a container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This chilling step allows the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Serve: Serve the chicken salad chilled or at room temperature, either as a standalone dish, on a bed of greens, or as a sandwich filling.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken breast for convenience and optimal flavor.
- To toast almonds, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5-8 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Red grapes can be substituted with green grapes or dried cranberries for a different sweet twist.
- For a lighter version, reduce mayonnaise or replace it entirely with more Greek yogurt.
- Adjust seasoning gradually and taste for the best balance before chilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
