This Chicken Salad with Grapes and Almonds is sure to become a new favorite!This salad brings together soft, shredded chicken with the sweet taste of grapes and the crunchy texture of walnuts. It’s a perfect mix of flavors and textures that everyone will love.
I tried chicken salad without grapes but now I want to check salad with grapes and it tastes amazing. First thing is very easy to make . For your lunch time it will be best . I also added sliced almonds too . I personally like almonds and in this salad they work nice .
You can use mayonnaise or ( greek yogurt or sour cream ) . But I used both . ½ cup from each . But if you don’t like mayonnaise you can skip it . I tried chicken salad without mayonnaise and it tasted nice .
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (such as rotisserie)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cups red grapes, quartered or halved
- 1/2 cup celery, sliced
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, chopped
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
How To Make Chicken Salad with Grapes and Almonds
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, mayonnaise, and Greek yogurt (or sour cream). Mix until well-blended.
- Stir in the chopped parsley, finely diced red onion, halved grapes, and sliced celery.
- Gently fold in the chopped sliced almonds, ensuring an even distribution throughout the salad.
- Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting to your preference.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve on a bed of greens, in a sandwich, or enjoy on its own!
Substitutions
- You can easily switch things up by adding fruits like apples or different nuts like walnuts or pecans. This salad is incredibly flexible!
- Enhance the flavor by incorporating spices such as garlic, paprika, curry powder, or mustard.
- While rotisserie chicken works great in this salad, feel free to use any leftover cooked chicken you have available.
How To Store
If you want to store it, it will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 4 days. It’s perfect for meal prep—just store it in an airtight container for optimal freshness. Before serving, give it a good stir.
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Chicken Salad with Grapes and Almonds
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken such as rotisserie
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
- 1/2 cups red grapes quartered or halved
- 1/2 cup celery sliced
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds chopped
- Kosher salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, mayonnaise, and Greek yogurt (or sour cream). Mix until well-blended.
- Stir in the chopped parsley, finely diced red onion, halved grapes, and sliced celery.
- Gently fold in the chopped sliced almonds, ensuring an even distribution throughout the salad.
- Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting to your preference.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve on a bed of greens, in a sandwich, or enjoy on its own!