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Healthy Chicken Salad with Grapes

Healthy Chicken Salad with Grapes

  • Author: David
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Healthy Chicken Salad with Grapes is a light, refreshing, and nutritious meal combining tender chicken, sweet seedless grapes, crunchy celery, and a creamy plant-based dressing. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or gatherings, this quick salad offers a fresh twist on the classic with wholesome ingredients and customizable options for a satisfying and flavorful dish.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup seedless grapes, sliced in half
  • 2 celery stalks, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Dressing

  • 1/3 cup plant-based mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (natural)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Chop cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Slice seedless grapes in half for easier eating and better distribution. Dice celery stalks finely for a crunchy texture. Chop fresh parsley finely.
  2. Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together plant-based mayonnaise, Dijon mustard (natural), fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy, ensuring all flavors are well combined.
  3. Combine Salad Components: In a large bowl, combine the chopped chicken, grapes, celery, and parsley. Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently fold with a spatula to coat all ingredients evenly, preserving the texture of each component.
  4. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill. Serve cold, garnished optionally with additional parsley or chopped nuts.

Notes

  • Use store-bought rotisserie chicken to save time while maintaining tender, flavorful protein.
  • Keep grapes chilled before serving to add a refreshing cool burst with each bite.
  • Fold salad gently to avoid crushing grapes and celery, preserving texture.
  • Adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice to taste before serving.
  • Prepare a day ahead and store covered in the refrigerator for enhanced flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: chicken salad, healthy chicken salad, chicken salad with grapes, plant-based dressing, gluten free lunch, light meal, easy chicken salad

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