Description
Indulge in the Ultimate Chicken Salad, a delightful blend of tender chicken, creamy mayonnaise, and a colorful array of fresh ingredients. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick lunch at home, this salad stands out with its unique combination of sweet grapes and crunchy almonds. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a nutritious meal packed with protein and healthy fats. Enjoy it on lettuce wraps, in sandwiches, or simply by itself—this versatile dish is easily customizable to cater to your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup sliced raw almonds
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup red grapes (quartered)
- 2 celery ribs (diced)
- 3 green onions (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil the chicken breasts in salted water for about 15 minutes until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let cool before dicing.
- While cooling, chop the celery, green onions, parsley, tarragon, and quarter the grapes.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped ingredients with sliced almonds.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add diced chicken to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over it. Gently mix until all ingredients are well-coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg