Description

This Healthy Chicken Salad with Grapes and Almonds is a nutritious and flavorful blend of tender cooked chicken, crisp celery, sweet red grapes, and crunchy almonds, all tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing with a touch of Dijon mustard and fresh lemon juice. Perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing snack, this salad is easy to prepare and ideal for serving chilled with crackers, in wraps, or over leafy greens.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
2 stalks celery, diced
1 cup red grapes, halved
1/2 cup thinly sliced almonds
3 green onions, sliced
2 Tbsp parsley, finely chopped

Dressing Ingredients

3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp celery seed
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper

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Instructions

Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the chopped or shredded chicken, diced celery, halved red grapes, sliced almonds, green onions, and finely chopped parsley until evenly distributed.
Prepare the dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, celery seed, salt, and cracked black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
Mix dressing with salad: Drizzle the dressing over the chicken mixture. Gently mix until all ingredients are thoroughly coated and combined to create a creamy and flavorful salad.
Refrigerate and serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate until ready to serve, allowing the flavors to meld. Serve chilled with crackers, on slices of bread or in a wrap, or on a bed of lettuce as a refreshing salad.

Notes

For best flavor, refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the ingredients to meld.
Use skinless, boneless chicken breast or rotisserie chicken as a convenient cooked chicken option.
Substitute plain Greek yogurt with a dairy-free yogurt for a vegan or lactose-free option.
Add more celery seed or pepper to adjust seasoning to taste.
Toast almonds lightly for extra crunch and flavor.