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The Ultimate Chicken Salad Recipe

The Ultimate Chicken Salad Recipe

4.8 from 15 reviews

This Ultimate Chicken Salad recipe is a delicious blend of tender chicken, crunchy celery, sweet grapes, and a creamy mayo dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or picnic!

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 (or Avocado Oil Mayonnaise for a healthier option)
  • 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. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine diced chicken, celery, grapes, and green onions.
  2. Make Mayo Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, mustard, parsley, dill, onion powder, garlic powder, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Combine: Pour the mayo sauce over the chicken mixture and stir well to coat.
  4. Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  5. Serve: Enjoy the chicken salad on sandwiches, croissants, wraps, or over a bed of lettuce with tomato and avocado.

Notes

  • Feel free to add in other mix-ins like dried cranberries or chopped apples for added texture and flavor.
  • This salad can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.

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Keywords: chicken salad, lunch, picnic, creamy, grapes