5 from 276 votes
Classic Chicken Salad Recipe
This Classic Chicken Salad combines shredded chicken breast with crunchy celery, sweet halved grapes, red onions, and toasted sliced almonds for texture and flavor contrast. The creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper binds the ingredients into a balanced, refreshing salad. It’s versatile enough to serve on croissants, bread, or over salad greens, making it a practical choice for lunches or light dinners.
Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
cups
Calories:
429 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken breast about 1 pound chicken breast, cooked, shredded
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 1 cup red grape , halved
- ⅓ cup onion red, chopped
- ¼ cup almonds toasted, sliced
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup lemon juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- To a medium size bowl, add the shredded chicken, chopped celery, grapes, onions, and almonds.
- In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the lemon juice and salt and pepper.
- Add the mayo mixture to the bowl with the chicken and mix well. Taste for seasoning and adjust to your taste. Serve the chicken salad on croissants or bread, or over salad greens.
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Notes
- Refrigerate the chicken salad for up to 3-4 days to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled, adjusting seasoning just before serving if necessary.
- Good for making ahead and packing for lunch sandwiches or salads.
Nutrition Information
Calories
429kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
18g
(106%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
80mg
(27%)
Sodium
755mg
(31%)
Potassium
541mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
149IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 429
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 429kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18g | 106% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 755mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 541mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 149IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.