Description
Savor the delightful fusion of flavors in this Ultimate Chicken Salad Recipe, perfect for any gathering or a quick lunch at home. Tender chicken is combined with creamy mayonnaise, crunchy almonds, and sweet grapes to create a refreshing dish that’s packed with protein and healthy fats. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile salad can be served on its own, in wraps, or over a bed of greens. Whether at a picnic or a family dinner, this crowd-pleaser is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sliced raw almonds
- 1 cup red grapes (quartered)
- 2 celery ribs (diced)
- 3 green onions (sliced)
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
- Fresh herbs: parsley and tarragon
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the chicken breasts in salted boiling water for about 15 minutes until fully cooked. Let cool before dicing.
- While cooling, prepare vegetables: wash and chop celery and green onions; slice grapes.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced chicken with prepared vegetables.
- Pour dressing over the mixture; stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Fold in sliced almonds and herbs. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg