Description
Creamy, crunchy, and full of flavor, this is the ultimate chicken salad — perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or served straight from the bowl.
Ingredients
- Cooked Chicken: 3 cups, chopped or shredded
- Celery: ¾ cup, finely diced
- Red Grapes: 1 cup, halved
- Pickles or Relish: ⅓ cup
- Red Onion: ¼ cup, finely diced
- Mayonnaise: ½ cup
- Greek Yogurt: ¼ cup
- Dijon Mustard: 1 tablespoon
- Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
- Optional Add-Ins: Chopped nuts, fresh herbs, or hard-boiled egg
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Chill your mixing bowl if desired.
- Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, yogurt, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In a large bowl, add chicken, celery, red onion, pickles, and any add-ins.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour dressing over the mix and stir gently to combine.
- Cook to Perfection: Fold in grapes carefully to avoid bruising.
- Finishing Touches: Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve and Enjoy: Chill for 30 minutes. Serve in sandwiches, wraps, or with crackers.
Notes
- Chill before serving to meld flavors.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- Balance creaminess with lemon juice or mustard.
- Toast nuts for added texture and flavor.