Description
Elevate your meal with this Ultimate Chicken Salad Recipe, a perfect blend of tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and sweet grapes. This creamy, savory dish is ideal for picnics, casual lunches, or entertaining guests. In just 25 minutes, you can create a flavorful salad that tantalizes the taste buds. The combination of fresh herbs and a creamy dressing makes it not only delicious but also customizable to suit your preferences. Serve it on greens, in sandwiches, or even stuffed in avocados for a delightful twist. Enjoy the vibrant flavors and textures while nourishing your body with this protein-packed salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup sliced raw almonds
- 2 celery ribs (diced)
- 3 green onions (sliced)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 1 cup red grapes (quartered)
- Fresh herbs: parsley and tarragon
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of water, add chicken breasts, and cook for about 15 minutes until fully cooked. Remove and let cool before dicing.
- While cooling, dice celery, slice green onions, and quarter grapes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix diced chicken with almonds, celery, green onions, grapes, parsley, and tarragon.
- Pour dressing over the mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg