Easy Chicken Salad Recipe
This chicken salad with grapes and pecans offers the perfect mix of creamy and crunchy textures, with a touch of natural sweetness from the grapes. It’s a delicious way to use up leftover or rotisserie chicken and comes together in minutes. Serve it on sandwich bread, buttery croissants, or crisp lettuce leaves for a refreshing lunch or light dinner. You can even prep it ahead of time for easy weekday meals.
Ingredients
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or chopped
- ½ cup chopped celery
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts or sliced almonds toasted if desired
- ½ cup quartered grapes*
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion optional
- bread croissants or lettuce for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together the plain Greek yogurt, garlic powder, salt and pepper until smooth and well blended.
- Add the cooked chicken, chopped celery, nuts, grapes, and red onion (if using). Stir everything together until the chicken and veggies are evenly coated with the yogurt mixture.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed, adding more salt or pepper to your liking.
- Serve the chicken salad as a sandwich on your favorite bread or a buttery croissant, spoon it over fresh greens for a lighter meal, or tuck it into a tortilla or crisp lettuce leaves for a delicious wrap.
Notes
Chopped apple makes a crisp and slightly tart substitute for the grapes, adding a nice crunch. You can also swap in dried cranberries or dried cherries for a hint of sweetness and chewiness.
Make Ahead Tip: Store the prepared chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days, as long as it’s made with freshly cooked chicken. This makes it a great option for meal prep or quick lunches throughout the week.
Make Ahead Tip: Store the prepared chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days, as long as it’s made with freshly cooked chicken. This makes it a great option for meal prep or quick lunches throughout the week.