Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken breasts
- 2 cups red seedless grapes, cut in half
- 4 sticks celery, chopped
- ½ red onion, chopped
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Dressing Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Serving Ingredients
- Lettuce leaves
- Croissants
Instructions
- Combine the Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken, halved grapes, chopped celery, chopped red onion, and chopped walnuts. Mix gently to combine all the elements evenly.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, freshly squeezed lemon juice, finely chopped fresh dill, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well blended.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken mixture. Stir carefully until all the ingredients are well coated with the creamy dressing.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the chicken salad until you are ready to serve. To serve, spoon the salad over fresh lettuce leaves or pile it onto croissants, sandwiches, or bagels for a refreshing, light meal.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day in advance to enhance the flavors.
- For a lighter option, substitute some or all of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Walnuts can be toasted for added flavor and crunch.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste as needed.
- Try adding diced apples or dried cranberries for a sweet twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
