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Overhead view of a bowl of classic chicken salad with grapes in a white bowl with a white dish towel next to it.

Classic Chicken Salad


  • Author: One Lovely Life
  • Total Time: About 20 minutes
  • Yield: About 5 cups chicken salad 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Classic Chicken Salad – This chicken salad with grapes is my favorite chicken salad recipe EVER! It comes together in no time and tastes amazing. (Paleo, Gluten-Free, Whole30-Friendly!) 


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb. cooked chicken breast, cubed or shredded (about 33 1/2 cups)
  • 1 cup grapes, halved or quartered
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1/2 cup toasted almonds*
  • 1 green onion, sliced
  • 1/31/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 23 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
  • 1/41/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1/41/2 tsp. salt
  • 12 Tbsp. fresh herbs (optional), such as chives, parsley, dill, or tarragon

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine chicken, grapes, celery, almonds, green onion, 1/3 cup mayo, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and 1/4 tsp. salt.
  2. Use a spatula or fork to stir the mixture until it’s well combined. Taste and add additional mayo, lemon juice, salt, or pepper, as desired.
  3. Garnish with fresh herbs, if using.

Notes

*OTHER NUTS TO TRY: cashews, macadamia nuts, walnuts, or pecans. I suggest toasted or roasted/salted nuts for the best flavor.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

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