Chicken Salad with Grapes (Printable version)

Creamy chicken blend with grapes and celery served on fresh bread for a satisfying lunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Salad

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
02 - 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
03 - 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
04 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
05 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
06 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (optional)
07 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

→ Sandwich Assembly

12 - 8 slices whole grain or white sandwich bread
13 - 4 leaves green leaf lettuce

# How to Prepare:

01 - In a large bowl, mix chicken, grapes, celery, red onion, and parsley until evenly distributed.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt if using, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently fold until fully incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
04 - Refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 10 minutes to enhance the flavors, if desired.
05 - Place one lettuce leaf on each of four bread slices. Evenly spoon the chicken salad over the lettuce.
06 - Top with remaining bread slices to close sandwiches.
07 - Serve immediately or wrap sandwiches and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • The grapes add a pop of sweetness that keeps every bite interesting and light.
  • It comes together in minutes and tastes even better after sitting in the fridge for a bit.
  • You can make it your own with different nuts, herbs, or bread without losing what makes it work.
02 -
  • If you add the dressing while the chicken is still warm, it can make the salad watery and dull tasting.
  • Chilling the salad before serving makes a huge difference in flavor, the ingredients marry and the whole thing tastes more cohesive.
03 -
  • Taste the salad before you serve it, sometimes it needs an extra pinch of salt or squeeze of lemon to really shine.
  • If you're using rotisserie chicken, pull the meat while it's still slightly warm so it shreds more easily and stays tender.

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