Chicken Salad With Grapes

A classic, crowd-pleasing chicken salad featuring tender shredded chicken breast, sweet juicy seedless grapes, crunchy celery, and toasted pecans tossed in a creamy, lightly seasoned dressing. It is simple to make ahead and perfect for high-protein meal prep, wraps, or sandwiches.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Calories: 410kcal

Author: The Simply Healthy Life

Ingredients

🍖Chicken Salad Base:

3 cups (450g) cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

1 cup (150g) seedless red or green grapes, halved

2 stalks celery, finely diced

1/2 cup (60g) pecans or walnuts, toasted and chopped

2 green onions (scallions), thinly sliced

🍖Creamy Dressing:

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

🟢Make the Dressing:

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.

🟢Combine Ingredients:

Add the cooked shredded chicken, halved grapes, diced celery, toasted pecans, and sliced green onions into the bowl with the dressing.

🟢Toss & Coat:

Gently fold the ingredients together using a spatula until everything is evenly coated in the dressing.

🟢Chill & Serve:

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve cold on a bed of fresh greens, stuffed inside a croissant, or in lettuce wraps.

Notes

Lightened-Up Dressing: Replace the mayonnaise entirely with plain Greek yogurt or sour cream to reduce fat and boost protein further.
Nut Swap: Substitute pecans with slivered almonds, walnuts, or sunflower seeds (for a nut-free option).
Fruit Variation: Swap grapes for diced crisp apples (like Honeycrisp) or dried cranberries for a different texture and tartness.