Description
Make this Easy Chicken Salad Recipe! Tender chicken, crunchy celery, juicy grapes, and a creamy dressing make it a fresh, flavorful favorite for lunches, picnics, and meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Salad:
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½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise)
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¼ teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
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¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
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¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
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2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
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½ cup chopped celery
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½ cup chopped pecans, walnuts, or sliced almonds (toasted if desired)
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½ cup quartered grapes
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¼ cup finely chopped red onion (optional)
For Serving:
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Bread, croissants, lettuce, tortillas, or lettuce wraps
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Dressing
In a large bowl, stir together the plain Greek yogurt, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed—you want the base to be flavorful before adding the other ingredients.
Step 2: Add the Salad Ingredients
To the bowl with the dressing, add the cooked chicken, chopped celery, chopped nuts, quartered grapes, and finely chopped red onion if using.
Gently stir everything together until well combined and evenly coated in the dressing.
Step 3: Taste and Adjust
Taste the chicken salad and adjust the seasonings as needed.
Add a little extra salt, pepper, or a splash more yogurt if you want it creamier.
Step 4: Serve and Enjoy
Serve the chicken salad on your choice of bread, croissant, or in a tortilla wrap.
For a lighter option, spoon it over a bed of crisp lettuce or wrap it up in lettuce leaves for a low-carb meal.
Storage Instructions
Keep Fresh:
Store the chicken salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days.
The flavors actually get even better after a few hours as they meld together.
Make Ahead:
You can make this chicken salad a day ahead for quick lunches or easy meal prep.
If serving for a party or picnic, keep it chilled until ready to serve.
Warm Up:
No warming needed—this salad is best served cold or at cool room temperature