Healthy And Tender Chicken Salad With Grapes Recipe

This sweeter twist on chicken salad with grapes, pecans, celery, poppy seeds, and hints of lemon and honey is perfect as a side dish or on a sandwich!

Chicken Salad With Grapes Recipe

Enjoy the delightful combo of tender chicken and juicy grapes in this Chicken Salad with Grapes. Each bite is a mingling of sweet and savoury with a nutty crunch, perfect for a refreshing lunch or picnic fare.

Ingredients:

Mayonnaise: To create the creamy base of the recipe.
Worcestershire Sauce and Lemon Juice: For adding tartness and zing.
Honey: Helps soften the flavors and compliments the sweetness of the grapes. Adjust to taste.
Salt and Pepper: For seasoning.
Poppy Seeds: Adds a delicious crunch and kicks the flavor up a notch.
Chicken: Freshly cooked (grilled, boiled, baked, etc.), leftover rotisserie chicken, or canned chicken.
Grapes: Provide great texture and bursts of sweet flavor.
Celery and Pecans: For added crunch, texture, and complementary flavors.

Instructions:

Mix the Dressing: In a large bowl, add mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, honey, and poppy seeds. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until everything is smooth and well combined.
Combine with Salad Ingredients: To the dressing, add the chicken, grapes, celery, and pecans. Toss everything together until the chicken, grapes, celery, and pecans are well coated with the dressing.

Serving Suggestions:

This chicken salad can serve as a side dish or used as a filling for sandwiches. It’s a versatile recipe suitable for picnics, lunchboxes, or a light dinner.

Tips and Notes:

Chicken Choice: You can use freshly cooked chicken (grilled, boiled, baked, etc.), leftover rotisserie chicken, or even canned chicken base on what’s convenient for you.
Storage: The chicken salad can store in a sealed container in the refrigerator and should last for three to five days. It’s not recommended to freeze this salad due to the mayonnaise breaking down during the freeze-thaw process.

Enjoy your delicious and refreshing Chicken Salad with Grapes!