Description
This classic, easy chicken salad recipe is delicious as a stand-alone dish or on sandwiches, wraps, or lettuce. It's a quick, 10 minute recipe that's done in only 2 steps.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts (about 3 breasts cooked, shredded & chopped into bite-sized pieces*)
- 1 ½ cups chopped celery (about 3 stalks)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup halved red grapes
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh dill (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl and stir to combine.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 - 5 days. Optionally, sprinkle with freshly chopped dill before serving.
Notes
- *How to cook the chicken: this recipe calls for 2 pounds (about 3 breasts) of cooked chicken. You'll want to bake your chicken in the oven (25 minutes at 425°F) until cooked through, shred it using two forks (or your hands) and then chop it into bite-sized pieces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken, cold, salad