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Best Chicken Salad

Chicken Salad Recipe: The Ultimate Guide to the Best Chicken Salad

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  • Author: Brenda
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 7 servings 1x
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A creamy, flavorful chicken salad with grapes, celery, and pecans—perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or light meals.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts or sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup quartered grapes
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion (optional)
  • Bread, croissants, or lettuce for serving

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

2. Add the cooked chicken, celery, nuts, grapes, and red onion if using, and stir until well combined.

3. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

4. Serve on bread, croissants, lettuce, or in wraps as desired.


Notes

Chopped apple can be used instead of grapes for a different flavor.

Dried cranberries or cherries also make a great substitute.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 195 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 151 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg