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Delicious Chicken Salad with Grapes in a serving bowl

Chicken Salad with Grapes

A comforting Chicken Salad with Grapes that combines creamy dressing, juicy grapes, and crunchy almonds, evoking nostalgia and warmth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 ½ cups chicken (chopped or shredded) Canned chicken breast can be used for convenience.
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • ½ cup red seedless grapes (quartered or halved)
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds Chopped pecans work well too.
Dressing Ingredients
  • ¼ cup light mayo
  • ¼ cup non fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp dried minced/chopped onion Found among spices in stores.
  • 2 tsps apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ tsp celery salt Can use regular salt if needed.
  • 1 tsp honey

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Toast the sliced almonds in a nonstick pan over medium heat until fragrant and light golden brown.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine light mayo, Greek yogurt, honey, dried minced onion, celery salt, and apple cider vinegar to create the dressing.
  3. Add the chicken, diced celery, grapes, and toasted almonds to the bowl and gently mix until coated.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 25 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Notes

This salad can be served on lettuce, in a sandwich, or with crackers. Can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. For seasonal variations, add diced apples or swap grapes for dried cranberries.