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Ultimate Chicken Salad Recipe

Ultimate Chicken Salad Recipe - Creamy, Crunchy, and Irresistible

The Ultimate Chicken Salad Recipe combines creamy mayo with crisp veggies and grapes, making it a must-try dish for every gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Salad
  • 4 cups shredded or cubed cooked chicken preferably rotisserie
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise Duke's or Hellmann's
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill or other herbs like tarragon
  • 2 cups red grapes halved and dried
  • 1 cup celery finely diced and dried
  • 1/2 cup green onions chopped
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans or slivered almonds add just before serving

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by ensuring you have 4 cups of shredded or cubed cooked chicken, preferably rotisserie. Refrigerate warm chicken for at least 30 minutes until chilled.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup of mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh dill.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with halved red grapes, finely diced celery, and chopped green onions. Pat the grapes and celery dry.
  4. Carefully pour the prepared dressing over the chicken mixture and gently fold it until every piece is coated.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Before serving, mix in your choice of toasted pecans or slivered almonds.
  7. Serve in buttery croissants, on crispy crackers, or tucked into crisp lettuce wraps.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep the salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Avoid freezing due to the mayonnaise base.

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