Classic Chicken Salad With Grapes
This chicken salad with grapes is my go-to chicken salad recipe! It comes together in no time and tastes amazing. (Paleo, Gluten-Free, Whole30-Friendly!)
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Servings: 5 cups chicken salad
Calories: 247kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked shredded chicken breast or chicken thighs (about 3-3 1/2 cups)
- 1 cup red seedless grapes - halved or quartered (or your favorite color)
- 2 stalks of celery - sliced
- 1/2 cup toasted almonds*
- 1 green onion - sliced
- 1/3-1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2-3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1-2 Tablespoons fresh herbs (optional, such as chives, parsley, fresh dill, or tarragon)
Instructions
- Combine. In a large mixing 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.
- Mix & Taste. 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.
- Garnish with fresh herbs, if using.
- Serve & Store. Enjoy right away or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3-4 days. Serve with bread, toast, croissants, rolls, crackers (or lettuce for a low-carb option!)
Notes
- *OTHER NUTS TO TRY: cashews, macadamia nuts, walnuts, or pecans. I suggest toasted or roasted/salted nuts for the best flavor.
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Nutrition
Serving: 0.75Cup | Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.2g | Protein: 20.7g | Fat: 15.3g | Saturated Fat: 2.2g | Cholesterol: 58.5mg | Sodium: 523.7mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 4.7g
Nutrition facts are an estimate only and will vary based on brands and amounts used.
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