THE BEST Classic Chicken Salad Recipe
This classic chicken salad recipe with grapes and nuts is a catch-all idea for any potluck lunch or duty-calls bridal or baby shower that’s oh-so-divine.
5 from 74 votes
THE BEST Classic Chicken Salad Recipe
This classic chicken salad with grapes and nuts is the catch-all recipe idea for a potluck lunch or duty-calls bridal or baby shower that's oh-so-divine.
Course SaladCuisine AmericanKeyword chicken salad
Prep Time 30 minutesTotal Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 cups
Calories 429kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast , about 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup red grapes , halved
- ⅓ cup chopped red onion
- ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- To a medium size bowl, add the shredded chicken, chopped celery, grapes, onions, and almonds. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the lemon juice and salt and pepper. Add the mayo mixture to the bowl with the chicken and mix well. Taste for seasoning and adjust to your taste. Serve the chicken salad on croissants or bread, or over salad greens. Refrigerate for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 755mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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