Chicken Salad with Grapes and Almonds

5 from 2 votes

Chicken Salad with Grapes and Almonds

Enjoy this Chicken Salad with Grapes and Almonds between two slices of bread, atop a bed of crisp greens, or directly from the bowl. Made in just 15 minutes, it's a nutrient-packed dish that's perfect for meal prep!

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Salad, Sandwich

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 282kcal

Author: Dr. Sonali Ruder

Equipment

Mixing bowls

Ingredients

12 ounces cooked, shredded or diced chicken breast (about 3 cups)
½ cup sliced celery
½ cup red grapes, halved
3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
2 scallions, sliced
3 tablespoons avocado oil mayonnaise
3 tablespoons plain 2% Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
¾ teaspoon za’atar or other herbs/spices (optional) *see notes
Salt and pepper

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Place the chicken, celery, grapes, almonds, and scallions in a large bowl.
Mix the mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, mustard, and za’atar (or other herbs/spices) together in a separate bowl.
Pour the dressing over the other ingredients and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

- This recipe is a great way to use up leftover store-bought rotisserie chicken.

- Toasting the almonds will give the chicken salad even more flavor.

- You can customize this chicken salad with your favorite herbs and spices. You can use fresh herbs like dill, tarragon or parsley or dried spices like curry powder or thyme. My personal favorite is za'atar. Za'atar is a versatile Middle Eastern spice blend that commonly contains sumac, sesame seeds and other spices like oregano and thyme.

- You can add chopped hard-boiled egg to add more protein and make this salad even heartier.

- This chicken salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

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