Description
Experience the bliss of a perfectly balanced meal with our Ultimate Chicken Salad Recipe. This dish combines tender, diced chicken with a creamy, zesty dressing, crunchy vegetables, and sweet grapes for a delightful mix of flavors and textures. Ideal for picnics, lunches, or light dinners, this salad is not only easy to whip up in just 25 minutes but also versatile enough to serve in various ways—whether on a bed of greens, in a sandwich, or as an elegant appetizer. With its healthy ingredients packed with protein and nutrients, this chicken salad will satisfy your cravings while keeping you nourished. Elevate your dining experience today with this refreshing classic!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- ½ cup sliced raw almonds
- 1 cup red grapes (quartered)
- 2 celery ribs (diced)
- 3 green onions (sliced)
- Fresh parsley and tarragon
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Boil chicken breasts in water for about 15 minutes until fully cooked. Let cool before dicing.
- Prepare the dressing: In a mixing bowl, blend mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix diced chicken, grapes, celery, green onions, almonds, parsley, and tarragon. Pour dressing over and fold gently.
- Chill & serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg