Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 3 ccooked chicken
- 1 cred grapes
cut in half
- ½ smallred onion
diced small
- 2stalks celery
diced
- ½ cmayonnaise)
(i used light
- 1 tbsplemon juice
- ½ tspsalt
- ½ tspgarlic powder
- ½ tsponion powder
- ¼ tspblack pepper
Directions
- 1
In a large bowl combine the cooked chicken, red grapes, red onion, and celery.
- 2
In a small bowl whisk togethr the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Taste and add more salt and pepper to taste being careful to start out with just a little.
- 3
Stir the dressing into the main ingredients.
- 4
Serve right away or store in an airtight container for 3 to 5 days. Please note that if this salad sits out for more than 2 hours, the leftovers should be thrown away.
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About this Recipe
Looking for an effortless, crowd-pleasing lunch or dinner that comes together in a flash? This easy Chicken Salad recipe is your answer, perfect for a quick sandwich or a delightful picnic spread.
What sets this chicken salad apart is its delightful balance of creamy and crunchy textures, combined with bright, fresh flavors. The sweet red grapes and crisp celery are perfectly complemented by a savory, herb-infused mayonnaise dressing, making every bite satisfying and far from ordinary.
Prepare to enjoy a light yet satisfying meal that bursts with flavor. You'll find tender, cooked chicken bound in a creamy, tangy mayonnaise dressing, punctuated by bursts of sweetness from halved red grapes and a refreshing crunch from finely diced celery and red onion. Seasoned with a simple blend of salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper, it offers a well-rounded savory profile with a hint of citrus from fresh lemon juice. This is a remarkably easy dish to prepare, requiring only about 10 minutes of prep time before it's ready to enjoy. Each serving contains 114 calories, making it a wonderful option for a lighter meal.
While fantastic as is, this versatile lunch recipe is easy to adapt. You can easily swap red grapes for green if that's what you have on hand, or even omit them if you prefer a purely savory profile. For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of fresh dill or chives. You could also use a different cooked poultry, like turkey, in place of chicken.
This chicken salad shines brightest when nestled between slices of your favorite bread for an amazing chicken salad sandwich. It's also fantastic scooped onto lettuce cups or served alongside crackers, making it an ideal choice for a casual weeknight meal or a charming picnic.