Description
The BEST Chicken Salad is a refreshing and satisfying dish that brings together tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and sweet grapes enveloped in a creamy dressing. Perfect for picnics, lunches, or quick dinners, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also bursting with vibrant flavors. Ideal for using up leftover chicken, it offers a delightful culinary experience that will please any palate.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)
- ½ cup chopped celery
- ½ cup chopped pecans (or walnuts or sliced almonds)
- ½ cup quartered grapes
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion (optional)
- Bread, croissants, or lettuce (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Add cooked chicken, chopped celery, selected nuts, grapes, and optional red onion to the bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
- Serve on your choice of bread or croissant, over lettuce, or wrapped in tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg