Description
Looking for the best chicken salad? This recipe is quick, easy, and so fresh! Perfect for a simple lunch or meal prep idea. Whether you’re craving a light wrap, a hearty sandwich, or a protein packed bowl, this chicken salad is the best! It’s easy to make, full of flavor, and totally beginner friendly. Save this easy chicken salad recipe for your next fresh lunch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Add shredded chicken to a large mixing bowl.
- Add celery and grapes to the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over chicken mixture and gently fold to combine.
- Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Add toasted nuts for extra crunch.
- Mix in diced apples or dried cranberries for added sweetness.
- Chill for a few hours for even better flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg