Classic Chicken Salad Delight

Difficulty: Beginner
A Fresh and Flavorful Take on a Timeless Favorite
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Classic Chicken Salad Delight

Difficulty: Beginner
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Discover the ultimate blend of tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and creamy dressing with our Classic Chicken Salad Delight. This dish combines succulent pieces of chicken breast with a medley of crunchy celery, juicy grapes, and crunchy almonds, all tossed in a tangy, homemade mayo-based dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a satisfying dinner, this chicken salad is a nutritious and versatile option that’s both refreshing and filling. Garnished with fresh herbs and served chilled, it’s the ideal choice for a quick, delicious, and healthy meal that never goes out of style.

Ingredients

Creamy Dressing:

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste. Set aside.
  2. Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine diced or shredded cooked chicken breast, finely chopped celery, halved red grapes, and sliced or chopped almonds.
  3. Mix and Serve: Add the creamy dressing to the chicken salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Keywords: Chicken Salad, Chicken Breast, Creamy Dressing, Celery, Grapes, Almonds, Healthy Lunch, Quick Meal, Fresh Ingredients, Easy Recipe