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Easy Chicken Salad with Grapes

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This Easy Chicken Salad with Grapes recipe offers a delightful combination of tender shredded chicken, fresh vegetables, and sweet grapes all coated in a creamy, flavorful dressing. Perfect for quick lunches, sandwiches, wraps, or a refreshing bed of greens, this recipe is versatile, quick, and perfect for meal prep. With a prep time of just 10 minutes and a chilling time of 30 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is a great addition to your meal planning routine.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare the Ingredients: Shred the cooked chicken using a food processor. Dice the celery and red onion, and halve the grapes.
  • Combine the Dressing: In a large bowl, mix the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, chopped dill, salt, and pepper until smooth and well-combined.
  • Assemble the Salad: Add the shredded chicken, diced celery, diced red onion, and halved grapes to the bowl with the dressing. Stir gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
  • Chill and Serve: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.

Notes

  • Storage: Store the chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Serving Suggestions: This salad is great for sandwiches, wraps, or served on a bed of greens.
  • Make-Ahead Tip: You can prepare this salad a day in advance for even better flavor.
  • Variations: Add nuts like pecans, walnuts, or almonds for extra crunch, or substitute the grapes with apples or cranberries. Spice it up with a pinch of curry powder or smoked paprika.