Description
This refreshing Chicken Salad with Grapes is a delightful combination of tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and sweet grapes, all tossed in a creamy dressing. Perfect for sandwiches or as a standalone dish, it’s quick to prepare and ideal for lunches or picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds or walnuts
- 1/4 cup + 1/8 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup + 1/8 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup grapes, halved
- 1 1/2 tablespoons tarragon, chopped
- 4–6 croissants or rolls of your choice
Instructions
- Toast Nuts (Optional): If using nuts, toast them in a small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make the Dressing: In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and salt. Mix until combined and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Add shredded chicken, red onion, celery, grapes, tarragon, cooled nuts (if using), and remaining salt to the dressing. Toss to combine and season to taste with additional salt and pepper.
- Serve: Serve the chicken salad on your choice of croissants or rolls. Enjoy!
Notes
- For added sweetness, you can substitute the honey with agave syrup or maple syrup.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of grapes according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad, Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg