Honey Mustard Chicken Salad with Grapes
Make a sweet and tangy chicken salad using cooked chicken, grapes, and a simple honey mustard dressing. This recipe is good for lunch or picnics.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup red or green grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
Instructions
- Place the shredded chicken in a medium bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth. This is your dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken. Mix gently until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Fold in the halved grapes, chopped pecans, and chopped celery.
- Taste the salad and add more salt or pepper if needed.
- Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to combine.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for quick preparation.
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Serve this salad over lettuce, inside croissants, or with crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 75