This chicken salad recipe is a staple in my family. Loaded with tender chunks of chicken, juicy grapes, and a creamy herbed mayonnaise dressing, it’s absolutely perfect. The balance of sweet and savory is spot on, and I love it on a buttery croissant, over lettuce, or just by the spoonful!
Chicken Salad Recipe
My chicken salad is bursting with flavor… literally! Whole grapes, Dijon mustard, and an array of fresh herbs really stand out. I like full-fat mayonnaise to really make this decadent, but low-fat also works. This salad is moist, rich, and flavorful. It’s one of my favorite quick and easy lunches to make for my whole family.
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How to Store
Store leftover chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Enjoy cold. I do not recommend freezing chicken salad.
Notes and Tips
- This is the perfect opportunity to use up any leftover chicken you have on hand, or you can shred up a rotisserie chicken with forks.
- If grapes are out of season, try using raisins instead!
- Chopped walnuts or pecans, dried cranberries, hard-boiled eggs, or avocado would be delicious additions!
- Try swapping half of the mayo for plain Greek yogurt to make it a little healthier.
- You can definitely serve this/eat it right after mixing up all the ingredients. With that being said, I do typically like to wait at least a few hours to let everything really combine and mix together.
- Because the chicken salad contains mayo, keep it refrigerated and don’t leave it at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
Top Reader Review
“Yep, this is perfection. So flavorful too, will make again and again!” -Aimee Shugarman @ShugarySweets
Chicken Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken meat
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (from ½ lemon)
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon or ½ teaspoon dried tarragon
- ½ teaspoon Herbs de Provence
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons minced celery
- 2 cups grapes any color; halved or quartered
- kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
To Make a Sandwich (Optional)
- Croissants or your favorite bread
- Sliced fresh tomatoes
- Fresh lettuce
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients (except garnishes), in a large bowl, until well incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.3 cups cooked chicken meat, ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon, ½ teaspoon Herbs de Provence, 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives, 2 tablespoons minced celery, 2 cups grapes, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
- Serve on croissants or toasted sandwich buns with your favorite toppings.Sliced fresh tomatoes, Fresh lettuce, Croissants
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Nutritional information does not include sandwich components.
Will this recipe work without using grapes?
Absolutely!
I make a chicken salad with 5-spice powder and powered ginger and red pepper. Yummy! Passing it on to you.