Description

This Chicken Salad Chick-style chicken salad is a creamy, flavorful dish combining shredded cooked chicken with a tangy mix of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and seasonings. Enhanced with crunchy celery, sweet red grapes, and toasted almonds, this salad offers a perfect balance of textures and tastes. It’s a great make-ahead recipe that is served chilled or at room temperature, ideal for sandwiches, salads, or on its own as a light meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken Salad Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup red grapes, halved
1/4 cup toasted almonds, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Combine Wet Ingredients and Chicken: In a large bowl, mix the shredded cooked chicken with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined to create a creamy base.
Add Crunch and Sweetness: Stir in the chopped celery, halved red grapes, and toasted almonds, incorporating the textures and flavors throughout the chicken mixture.
Season: Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning as needed for your preference.
Chill: Cover and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 1 hour. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld and develop fully.
Serve: Serve the chicken salad chilled or at room temperature, perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or as a standalone salad.

Notes

Using leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken is a great time saver.
Plain Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories and a touch of tang.
To toast almonds, dry roast them in a skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant.
This salad can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For a nuttier flavor, you can substitute toasted almonds with pecans or walnuts.
Optional additions include chopped green onions or a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American