The Ultimate Chicken Salad Recipe: Perfect for Sandwiches, Picnics, and More!
Chicken Salad is a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for sandwiches, picnics, or a light weeknight meal. Packed with juicy grapes, crunchy celery, and tender chicken, it’s a crowd-pleaser that comes together in just 10 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped (rotisserie or boiled chicken works great)
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (light or regular)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chopped chicken, halved red grapes, diced red onion, and diced celery.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve or Store: Serve immediately as a sandwich filling, over greens, or with crackers. Alternatively, store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a time-saving shortcut.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for half or all of the mayonnaise.
- Add a handful of chopped nuts (like almonds or walnuts) for extra crunch.
- Let the salad chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g