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Refreshingly Simple Chicken Salad with Red Grapes Recipe

Name: Refreshingly Simple Chicken Salad with Red Grapes Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chicken; 1 cup red grapes (cut in half); 1/2 small red onion (diced small); 2 stalks celery (diced); 1/2 cup mayonnaise (light mayonnaise recommended); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Byreem everly January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

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Introduction

This classic chicken salad is a quick and easy dish that’s perfect for lunches or light dinners. With tender chicken, sweet grapes, and a creamy dressing, it offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a reliable crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

A flaky golden brown croissant cut open and filled with creamy chicken salad that includes white shredded chicken pieces, halved red grapes, and small diced light green celery, all mixed in a white dressing with small green parsley leaves sprinkled inside and around the filling. The croissant sits on a wooden board with a white marbled surface underneath, with some whole red grapes blurred in the background and a white bowl filled with the same chicken salad slightly out of focus behind it. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

3 cups cooked chicken
1 cup red grapes, cut in half
1/2 small red onion, diced small
2 stalks celery, diced
1/2 cup mayonnaise (light mayonnaise recommended)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, red grapes, diced red onion, and diced celery.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning carefully, adding more salt and pepper if needed.
Step 3: Stir the dressing into the chicken mixture until everything is well coated.
Step 4: Serve the salad immediately or transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 to 5 days.

Tips & Variations

Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and extra flavor.
For a healthier option, swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or a mix of both.
Add chopped walnuts or pecans for a crunchy texture.
Include fresh herbs like dill or parsley to brighten the flavor.
Serve the chicken salad on leafy greens, in a sandwich, or stuffed in pita bread.

Storage

Store the chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Make sure to discard any leftovers that have been left out at room temperature for more than 2 hours to ensure food safety. When reheating isn’t recommended, enjoy the salad cold for the best texture and flavor.

How to Serve

A golden brown croissant sliced open and filled with a creamy chicken salad that includes white chicken pieces mixed with green celery chunks, red grape halves, and small bits of green herbs scattered throughout. The croissant sits on a light wooden board with small green herb leaves sprinkled around it. In the background, a blurred white bowl filled with more chicken salad and a few whole red grapes can be seen against a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this chicken salad ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the chicken salad a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator. The flavors will meld nicely, but for the freshest texture, add grapes or nuts just before serving if you like them crunchy.

Is it possible to freeze chicken salad?

Freezing chicken salad is not recommended because the mayonnaise-based dressing can separate and alter the texture upon thawing. It’s best enjoyed fresh or refrigerated as described.