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Chicken salad in a bowl topped with slices of almonds.

Homemade Chicken Salad

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Created by Mariam Ezzeddine
This homemade chicken salad recipe has all the classic flavors you love, including a mayonnaise-based dressing. Rotisserie chicken makes this make-ahead dish super simple, and we’ve also loaded this chicken salad with grapes and apples, so it’s packed with goodness.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
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Ingredients

For the dressing

  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the salad

  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken cubed into bite size
  • 2 cups apples cored and chopped
  • 2 cups seedless red grapes halved
  • ⅓ cup celery sliced
  • ⅓ cup sliced almonds
  • 2 tablespoons green onions chopped
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Prepare the dressing by combining; mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix until well combined, and set it aside.
  • In a large bowl, arrange the salad ingredients, pour the prepared dressing over, and toss it until well combined.
  • Serve the salad on a toast to enjoy.

Notes

  • Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces. 
  • No rotisserie chicken? Cook chicken breasts, cool and cube. 
  • Chop the apple and halve or quarter the grapes. 
  • Use low-fat mayonnaise if preferred or swap some or all of the mayo for plain Greek yogurt. 
  • Bump up the flavor even more by adding a dash of celery salt. 
  • Substitute pecans or walnuts for the almonds. 
  • Add a handful of dried raisins or dried cranberries. Just note they will add carbs and sugar. 
  • Fresh parsley brightens this salad. You can also use dill, basil, cilantro or tarragon. 
  • Refrigerate this salad for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to develop.

Nutrition

Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 1142mg | Potassium: 344mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 356IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg
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