Description
A quick and easy Chicken Salad with Grapes recipe combining tender rotisserie chicken, sweet grapes, crisp celery, and fresh herbs, all brought together with a creamy mayonnaise and lemon dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing sandwich filling.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups rotisserie chicken, cut into bite-size pieces
- ¾ cups red grapes, halved
- ¾ cup celery, diced
- 2 Tbsp shallot, diced
- 3 Tbsp fresh dill, minced
Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Cut the rotisserie chicken, grapes, and celery into tiny bite-size pieces and set them aside for mixing.
- Mince Herbs: Dice the shallot and mince the fresh dill finely, then set aside.
- Combine Solids: In a large bowl, combine the chicken, grapes, celery, shallot, and dill, mixing them thoroughly to evenly distribute ingredients.
- Add Dressing: Fold in the mayonnaise and lemon juice gently. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed, mixing again until well combined.
- Serve or Store: Serve immediately or store the salad in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to three days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and rich flavor, but cooked shredded chicken breast can be a substitute.
- Halving grapes ensures even flavor distribution and prevents large bursts of sweetness.
- Fresh dill can be substituted with parsley or tarragon for a different herbal note.
- Adjust mayonnaise quantity for creaminess preference; Greek yogurt can be used for a lighter version.
- Serve chilled, perfect in sandwiches, wraps, or atop leafy greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken salad, grape chicken salad, easy chicken salad, rotisserie chicken recipe, quick lunch, creamy chicken salad
