Description
A refreshing and easy-to-make Summer Chicken Salad featuring tender rotisserie chicken, sweet grapes, crunchy celery, and a tangy mayo-based dressing with dill and lemon flavors. Perfect for a light lunch or picnic on warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Produce
- 1 small rotisserie chicken, bones and skin removed (500 grams)
- 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved (165 grams)
- 3 stalks celery, chopped (70 grams)
- 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 lemon, juiced and zested
Dressing and Seasonings
- 1/2 cup Duke’s Light Mayonnaise (120 grams)
- 3 tbsp sweet relish (45 grams)
- 1 1/3 tbsp coarse ground dijon mustard (20 grams)
- 1 tsp lemon pepper dill seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Remove all bones and skin from the rotisserie chicken and shred the meat into bite-sized pieces. Place the shredded chicken in a large mixing bowl.
- Add produce and dressing: Add the halved grapes, chopped celery, green onions, and fresh dill to the bowl with the chicken. Pour in the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, and sweet relish. Add the lemon juice and zest, lemon pepper dill seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix the salad: Using a large spoon or spatula, gently fold all ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the dressing. Mix thoroughly but carefully to maintain the texture of the chicken and other ingredients.
- Chill for best flavor: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Notes
- This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container.
- For a lighter version, substitute the Duke’s Light Mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for extra crunch if desired.
- Serve chilled on a bed of leafy greens or as a sandwich filling.
- If rotisserie chicken is unavailable, cooked and shredded chicken breast can be used as a substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
