Description
A comforting and creamy chicken salad perfect for summer picnics or cozy lunches at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped apples
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Combine the shredded chicken, finely chopped celery, halved grapes, and chopped apples in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl until well blended.
- Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken and veggie blend, making sure everything is evenly coated.
- Fold the ingredients gently together until combined.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Notes
This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to three days. Feel free to customize it with your favorite fruits, nuts, or herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg