Chicken Salad with Grapes

My love for this chicken salad with grapes has always been strong. It’s a flavor combination I never get tired of and make over and over again. The list of ingredients is highly customizable, making it perfect for lunch or a light dinner.

Chicken Salad with Grapes 

This chicken salad with grapes and walnuts is my favorite way to make chicken salad during the summer season. Whether I’m feeding a small group or keeping it all to myself for a few meals, there’s enough to go around.

As I mentioned, the ingredients can easily be changed or adjusted to accommodate any preferences or availability.

Why I Love This Recipe

• I love making this chicken salad in the summertime because it doesn’t require heating up the stove.
• Using store-bought rotisserie chicken makes this simple to put together.
• This is a great recipe to make the day before serving. The flavor gets better every day!

Ingredients

So many of these ingredients can be easily swapped in or out based on what you love.

• rotisserie chicken – you could also used canned, or cook your own chicken
• celery
• red grapes – green grapes work too
• red onion
• cucumber – use seedless
• walnuts – can use pecans of leave them out
• mayonnaise – can use all mayo and leave out the Greek yogurt if you prefer
• Greek yogurt – use any fat percentage, my favorite is Fage brand for it’s mouthfeel
• green onions and parsley
• Dijon mustard
• dried dill
• kosher salt and black pepper

How to Make Chicken Salad with Grapes

Find the complete recipe with measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

This chicken salad couldn’t be easier to put together.

• Step One: Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and mix it all together.
• Step Two: Cover the chicken salad tightly and place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to chill.

Recipe Notes and Tips

• If want or need to leave out the nuts, but still want crunch, use roasted and salted sunflower seeds.
• I’ve used sweetened, dried cranberries in place of grapes during times of the year when grapes are not at their best. It’s a great substitution.
• This is a great recipe to double or triple and serve at a bridal or baby shower.
• Slivered almonds can also be substituted for the walnuts.
• Serve this chicken salad on a bed of leafy lettuce, on a croissant (my favorite) or with crackers.
• You can use green grapes, but I love the way the red pops in salad.

Leftovers and Storage

• I’ve kept the leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to three days.
• Before serving, I give the chicken salad mixture a stir to combine all the flavors and ingredients.
• You should not freeze any leftovers because they will not thaw well.

More Chicken Salad Recipes

• Dill Pickle Chicken Salad
• Buffalo Bleu Chicken Salad
• Chicken-Chicken Salad Sandwiches
• Three Easy Meals You Can Make with Canned Chicken
• Chicken Salad with Avocado

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5 from 2 votes

Chicken Salad with Grapes

Try this delicious chicken salad with grapes for a refreshing and flavorful meal. Quick and easy to make, it's a perfect option for any occasion.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Chilling2 hours hrs

Total Time2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chicken Salad with Grapes

Servings: 6

Calories: 324kcal

Author: Cathy Pollak

Equipment

• measuring cups and spoons
• mixing bowls
• Knife
• Cutting board

Ingredients

• 4 cups chopped rotisserie chicken or canned chicken
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup red grapes, halved
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 1/2 cup diced cucumber
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 2 tbsps. chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp. dried dill
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix everything together.
  4 cups chopped rotisserie chicken, 1 cup chopped celery, 1 cup red grapes, halved, 1/2 cup diced red onion, 1/2 cup diced cucumber, 1/2 cup walnuts, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, 2 tbsps. chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp. Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp. dried dill, 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• Cover the chicken salad tightly and let chill for at least two hours, allowing the flavors to meld. Serve immediately or the following day.

Notes

For optimal outcomes when preparing this chicken salad with grapes, it's recommended to refer to the recipe details within the post. The recipe post commonly includes valuable notes, expert tips and frequently asked questions, that are not presented in the recipe card, often including how to make this recipe dairy-free, gluten free or vegan and ideas for healthy ingredient substitutions or variations.

The provided nutrition information is merely an approximation, as variations can arise depending on the specific ingredients/brands you select.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Salad with Grapes

Amount Per Serving (205 g)

Calories 324 Calories from Fat 190

% Daily Value*

Fat 21.1g32%

Saturated Fat 3.1g19%

Polyunsaturated Fat 11.7g

Monounsaturated Fat 3.7g

Cholesterol 68mg23%

Sodium 581mg25%

Potassium 217mg6%

Carbohydrates 9.2g3%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 25.3g51%

Vitamin A 21IU0%

Vitamin C 5mg6%

Calcium 74mg7%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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