Name: Chicken Salad Recipe – Easy Creamy Lunch Idea
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, or to taste; 4 cups cooked chicken, diced; 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved or quartered; 1 cup red apple, chopped; 1 cup celery ribs, chopped, about 2 stalks; 1 cup pecans, walnuts, or almonds, chopped or sliced; Bread, for serving; Croissants, for serving; Lettuce cups, for serving; Pita bread, for serving; Crackers, for serving

Description

A creamy, crunchy, and refreshing Chicken Salad made with tender diced chicken, juicy red grapes, crisp apples, celery, chopped nuts, and a bright lemon-mayonnaise dressing. Perfect for sandwiches, croissants, lettuce cups, pita bread, or crackers.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, or to taste
4 cups cooked chicken, diced
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved or quartered
1 cup red apple, chopped
1 cup celery ribs, chopped, about 2 stalks
1 cup pecans, walnuts, or almonds, chopped or sliced
Bread, for serving
Croissants, for serving
Lettuce cups, for serving
Pita bread, for serving
Crackers, for serving

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, chopped parsley, kosher salt, and fresh ground pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
In a separate large bowl, combine cooked diced chicken, red grapes, chopped apple, chopped celery, and chopped nuts.
Drizzle the creamy dressing over the chicken mixture.
Gently stir until the dressing is evenly distributed and all ingredients are coated.
Cover the bowl and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Serve as sandwiches on bread or croissants, in lettuce cups, with pita bread, or with crackers.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

Chill the Chicken Salad for at least 1 hour for the best flavor and texture.
Use cold cooked chicken to help the dressing stay thick and creamy.
Cut grapes, apples, celery, and chicken into even pieces for balanced bites.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezing is not recommended because mayonnaise-based dressing can separate.
Serve chilled for the freshest flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400 kcal
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 639mg
Fat: 40g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 35g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 11g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 16mg