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BEST Chicken Salad Recipe

BEST Chicken Salad Recipe
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4.8 from 7 reviews

This BEST Chicken Salad recipe is a classic favorite that’s perfect for a light and refreshing meal. Made with tender chicken, crunchy celery, sweet grapes, and a creamy dressing, this salad is great for sandwiches, wraps, or as a low-carb option on a bed of lettuce.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken Salad:

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 1/2 cups halved seedless red grapes
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds or chopped pecans (optional)
  • 3 green onions, chopped

For the Mayo Sauce:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix the Salad Ingredients: Combine chicken, celery, green onions, and grapes in a large bowl.
  2. Prepare the Mayo Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, mustard, parsley, dill, onion powder, garlic powder, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Combine and Chill: Pour the mayo sauce over the chicken salad and mix well. Chill for at least 4 hours.
  4. Serve: Enjoy the chicken salad on sandwiches, croissants, wraps, or over lettuce with tomato and avocado.

Notes

  • For added crunch, consider adding toasted almonds or pecans.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • This salad tastes even better the next day as flavors meld together.

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Keywords: Chicken Salad, Classic Recipe, Easy Lunch, Low Carb Option

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