Description

This Healthy Chicken Salad with Grapes and Almonds is a refreshing and nutritious dish perfect for a light lunch or picnic. Featuring tender cooked chicken combined with crisp celery, sweet red grapes, crunchy sliced almonds, and a creamy Greek yogurt-based dressing flavored with Dijon mustard and fresh lemon juice, this salad is both flavorful and satisfying. It’s easy to prepare, made with wholesome ingredients, and offers a delightful balance of textures and tastes.

Ingredients

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Chicken Salad

3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
2 stalks celery, diced
1 cup red grapes, halved
1/2 cup thinly sliced almonds
3 green onions, sliced
2 Tbsp parsley, finely chopped

Dressing

3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp celery seed
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper

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Instructions

Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the chopped or shredded chicken, diced celery, halved red grapes, sliced almonds, green onions, and finely chopped parsley until evenly distributed.
Prepare Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, celery seed, salt, and cracked black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
Mix Salad and Dressing: Drizzle the dressing over the chicken mixture. Gently mix until all ingredients are thoroughly coated and combined to create a creamy and flavorful salad.
Chill and Serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate until ready to serve, allowing the flavors to meld. Serve chilled with crackers, on slices of bread or in a wrap, or on a bed of lettuce as a refreshing salad.

Notes

This salad can be made a few hours ahead and kept refrigerated for better flavor melding.
Use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken for convenience.
For added crunch, toast the sliced almonds lightly before adding.
Substitute Greek yogurt with mayonnaise for a richer taste, if desired.
Serve with whole grain bread, crackers, or lettuce leaves for a balanced meal.