Easy Chicken Salad with Grapes and Almonds Recipe
This Easy Chicken Salad with Grapes and Almonds is a delightful combination of tender cooked chicken, crunchy celery, sweet grapes, and nutty almonds, all tossed in a creamy mustard and mayonnaise dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch, meal prep, or light dinner, this salad is both flavorful and satisfying with a balance of textures and a hint of tanginess from red wine vinegar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Chicken Salad Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked chicken, diced or shredded (about 3 cups)
- 2 stalks of celery, sliced
- 1/3 cup red or green onion, diced
- 1/3 cup sliced or slivered almonds
- 1 cup red or green grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon grainy or Dijon mustard (Whole30 compliant if applicable)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (avocado oil mayo recommended for Whole30)
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Measure and prepare all ingredients as listed. Dice or shred the cooked chicken, slice the celery, dice the onion, halve the grapes, and chop the parsley to have everything ready for mixing.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, sliced celery, diced onion, almonds, halved grapes, and chopped parsley.
- Add Dressing: Add the grainy or Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, and red wine vinegar to the bowl with the ingredients. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or vinegar if desired to balance the flavors perfectly.
- Serve or Store: Serve the chicken salad immediately or transfer it to a sealed container and refrigerate. It will keep well for 3-4 days in the refrigerator, making it excellent for meal prep or later enjoyment.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken from a roast, rotisserie, or leftover grilled chicken for convenience.
- For a Whole30-compliant dish, choose avocado oil mayonnaise and a compliant mustard.
- Almonds add a nice crunch but can be substituted with walnuts or pecans if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of mayonnaise depending on your desired creaminess.
- Store the salad covered in the fridge and consume within 3-4 days for best freshness.
