Description
This easy chicken salad with grapes and almonds is a wholesome, delicious meal prep recipe perfect for lunches, potlucks, or picnics. Made with tender cooked chicken, crunchy celery, sweet grapes, and crunchy almonds all tossed in a creamy, tangy mayo dressing with Dijon mustard and red wine vinegar. This salad is Whole30, gluten free, and dairy free, making it a versatile and healthy option for various dietary needs.
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked chicken, diced or shredded (about 3 cups)
- 2 stalks of celery, sliced
- 1/3 cup red or green onion, diced
- 1/3 cup sliced or slivered almonds
- 1 cup red or green grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon grainy or Dijon mustard (Whole30 compliant if applicable)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (avocado oil mayo recommended for Whole30)
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Measure and prepare all ingredients as listed. Dice or shred the cooked chicken, slice the celery, dice the onion, halve the grapes, and chop the parsley to have everything ready for mixing.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, sliced celery, diced onion, almonds, halved grapes, and chopped parsley.
- Add Dressing: Add the grainy or Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, and red wine vinegar to the bowl with the ingredients. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or vinegar if desired to balance the flavors perfectly.
- Serve or Store: Serve the chicken salad immediately or transfer it to a sealed container and refrigerate. It will keep well for 3-4 days in the refrigerator, making it excellent for meal prep or later enjoyment.
Notes
- For a Whole30-compliant option, use homemade avocado oil mayonnaise.
- This chicken salad keeps well in the refrigerator for 3-4 days when stored in an airtight container.
- Feel free to swap red or green grapes or onions depending on your preference.
- The almonds add a crunchy texture, but you can omit or substitute if you have nut allergies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken salad, easy chicken salad, Whole30 chicken salad, gluten free lunch, chicken salad with grapes, chicken salad with almonds, make ahead lunch, dairy free salad
