Refreshingly Simple Chicken Salad with Red Grapes Recipe
A quick and flavorful chicken salad combining tender cooked chicken with sweet red grapes, crunchy celery, and a light, tangy mayonnaise dressing. Perfect for a refreshing lunch or picnic, this recipe is simple to prepare and serves 8.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken
- 1 cup red grapes (cut in half)
- 1/2 small red onion (diced small)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
Dressing
- 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
- Combine Main Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the cooked chicken, halved red grapes, diced red onion, and diced celery. Mix gently to combine all components evenly.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the light mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth. Taste the dressing and adjust salt and pepper incrementally, being cautious not to over-season initially.
- Mix Salad and Dressing: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly with the flavorful dressing.
- Serve or Store: Serve the chicken salad immediately for the best freshness or transfer it to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Discard any leftovers that have been left out at room temperature for more than 2 hours to ensure food safety.
Notes
- Using light mayonnaise reduces the fat and calorie content without sacrificing creaminess.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference, starting with less salt and pepper to avoid over-salting.
- This salad is ideal served chilled and works well as a sandwich filling or alongside greens.
- Ensure leftover salad is refrigerated promptly to prevent bacteria growth, discarding it if left out too long.
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