Description
This classic Chicken Salad with Grapes recipe is a simple and delicious way to enjoy a light and refreshing meal. Tender chicken, crisp celery and apples, sweet grapes, and chewy cranberries come together in a creamy mayonnaise dressing.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
- 2/3 cup celery, diced small
- 1 medium Gala apple, peeled and diced small
- 3/4 cup small red grapes, halved
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Ritz crackers and white bread, for serving
Instructions
- Hydrate Cranberries: Place dried cranberries in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let soak for 15-20 minutes to soften. Drain and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, mayonnaise, celery, apple, grapes, and rehydrated cranberries. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled as a sandwich filling on white bread or with Ritz crackers.
Notes
- Chicken: Use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Mayonnaise: For a lighter version, use light mayonnaise or a mixture of mayonnaise and Greek yogurt.
- Fruit: You can use other types of grapes or add different fruits, such as chopped pears or dried apricots.
- Make Ahead: Prepare the chicken salad ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
