Description
A refreshing and easy-to-make Chicken Salad with Grapes combines juicy red grapes, crisp apples, crunchy celery, and nuts tossed in a creamy, tangy yogurt dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or a healthy snack, this salad offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors with a hint of sweetness from honey and dried cranberries.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1 medium red apple (cored and diced into cubes)
- 1 cup red grapes (sliced in half)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans (chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (sliced thin)
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked chicken, diced apples, halved grapes, thinly sliced celery, dried cranberries, and chopped walnuts. Mix these ingredients gently to combine.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the plain yogurt, fresh lemon juice, honey, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
- Toss salad with dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently stir everything together so that all components are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill for best flavor: If time allows, place the chicken salad in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes. Chilling helps the flavors meld and enhances the overall taste before serving.
Notes
- This chicken salad can be served on its own, with crackers, or as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.
- For a nut-free version, omit the walnuts or substitute with sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.
- Use Greek yogurt for a thicker, creamier dressing or regular plain yogurt for a lighter option.
- Adjust the honey according to your preferred sweetness level.
- Make sure to dice the apple just before mixing to prevent browning.
- The salad keeps well refrigerated for up to 2 days but is best fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
