Description

This Simple Chicken Salad is a quick, delicious, and versatile recipe perfect for a light lunch or easy dinner. Combining tender shredded rotisserie chicken with juicy red grapes, crunchy celery and sliced almonds, and a creamy dressing made of mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and red wine vinegar, it offers a refreshing balance of flavors and textures. Serve it on buttery croissants for a satisfying sandwich or enjoy it on its own.

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
3/4 cup halved red grapes
3/4 cup finely diced celery
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup finely diced red onion

Dressing Ingredients

2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
Kosher salt to taste
Fresh cracked pepper to taste

Serving

Croissants for serving

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Instructions

Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the shredded rotisserie chicken, halved red grapes, finely diced celery, sliced almonds, and finely diced red onion. Mix gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, and a few large pinches of kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper until smooth and creamy.
Dress the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the bowl with the chicken salad mixture. Toss gently to ensure all components are well coated with the dressing for balanced flavor.
Season to Taste: Taste the chicken salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed for optimal flavor.
Serve: Spoon the chicken salad onto fresh buttery croissants to make sandwiches, or serve it as a salad alongside your choice of sides. Enjoy immediately for best texture and taste.
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Notes

Use leftover rotisserie chicken or freshly cooked chicken shredded for convenience.
Red grapes add a lovely sweetness balancing the savory components; you may substitute with green grapes if preferred.
Sliced almonds contribute a nice crunch, but walnuts or pecans can be alternative nuts.
Adjust mayonnaise and sour cream quantities to your preferred creaminess and tang.
For a lighter option, use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream or reduce mayonnaise.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days for freshness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American