Chicken Salad Recipe
This is the ultimate chicken salad recipe with grapes and cashews plus a sweet creamy dressing. It's a twist on the classic, easy to make and great for meal prep!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons green onions , chopped thin
- 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons fresh dill , minced
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 cups chopped cooked chicken , I use rotisserie
- 1 cup celery , chopped
- 1 cup red grapes , quartered (firm grapes work best)
- ¼ cup cashews , quartered, or slivered almonds
For serving: Lettuce cups, croissant or bread, crackers
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 3 Tablespoons Greek yogurt and 1 Tablespoon lemon juice. Stir in 2 Tablespoons green onions, 1 Tablespoon brown sugar, 2 teaspoons fresh dill, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper until combined.
- Stir in 3 cups chicken, 1 cup celery, 1 cup grapes and 1/4 cup cashews until it is evenly coated. Store in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes or until ready to serve. Add more dill, salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the mixture on bread, lettuce cups or dip in crackers.
Notes
Storage: Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Make ahead: This mixture is best served the first day. You may also make the night before; however, wait to mix the grapes, celery & nuts in until ready to serve so they stay crunchy.
Substitutions: You may substitute the croissant for sliced bread, red onion for green onion, apples or raisins for the grapes and pecans or almonds for the cashews.
Nutrition: Please note that the nutrition information provided below is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on ingredients used.
Nutrition
Calories: 196kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 60mg, Sodium: 234mg, Potassium: 443mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 118IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 22mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
