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The Best Chicken Salad

A classic, creamy chicken salad with grapes, apple, celery, and nuts that’s perfect for sandwiches or lettuce cups.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper or to taste
  • 4 cups chicken cooked and diced
  • 1 cup seedless red grapes cut in half or quartered depending on size
  • 1 cup red apple chopped
  • 1 cup celery ribs chopped (about 2 stalks)
  • 1 cup pecans, walnuts, or almonds chopped or sliced
  • bread, croissants, lettuce cups, pita bread, or crackers for serving

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, chopped parsley, kosher salt, and ground pepper until smooth and creamy.
  2. In a separate large bowl, combine the diced cooked chicken, halved or quartered grapes, chopped apple, chopped celery ribs, and chopped or sliced nuts.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
  5. Serve the chicken salad on bread, croissants, pita, crackers, or in lettuce cups.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.