Description
Succulent chicken salad with grapes blends crisp textures and sweet-savory flavors for a refreshing lunch delight. Juicy grapes and tender chicken create a perfect harmony that satisfies your midday craving with elegant simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2.5 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1/2 cup grapes, halved
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- 1.5 tablespoons tarragon, chopped
Dressing and Extras:
- 1/4 cup + 1/8 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup + 1/8 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds or walnuts (optional)
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 4–6 croissants or rolls of your choice
Instructions
- Carefully toast nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes, releasing their aromatic oils. Remove from heat and let cool completely to preserve their crisp texture.
- Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl until the dressing becomes silky and uniform. Customize the flavor profile by adding freshly ground pepper and additional salt to taste.
- Gently fold shredded chicken, finely diced red onion, crisp celery, juicy grapes, and fragrant tarragon into the creamy dressing. Incorporate the cooled toasted nuts if desired, ensuring each ingredient is evenly coated and distributed throughout the salad.
- Present the chicken salad atop fresh croissants or soft rolls, creating a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Garnish with additional herbs or a sprinkle of nuts for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Toast nuts in a dry skillet for enhanced flavor and crunch, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a healthier, lighter version that still maintains creamy texture.
- Consider using rotisserie chicken for quick preparation and added convenience without sacrificing taste.
- Make ahead and refrigerate for better flavor melding, allowing ingredients to develop deeper taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 371 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg