This chicken salad is deliciously creamy, dotted with sweet red grapes, crunchy celery, and crisp almond slices. Serve over greens or tuck it into a sandwich.
Chicken salad used to feel like a guilty pleasure, but this version proves it doesn’t have to be. I make it with lean chicken breasts, a creamy mayo base, and a mix of fruit, veggies, and nuts so every bite has great flavor and texture without feeling heavy. It’s one of those recipes I keep coming back to because it’s simple, satisfying, and always hits the spot.
I love serving it over crunchy salad greens, but it’s just as good tucked into a sandwich. What really makes this chicken salad shine is the balance: it’s creamy and comforting, with sweet pops of red grapes, crunchy toasted almonds, and lots of crisp celery. A little sprinkle of fresh dill at the end brightens everything up and makes the whole bowl feel extra fresh.
Also, try my cranberry chicken salad , which is similar to this recipe, but made with sweet, dried cranberries.
What to serve with chicken salad
- On top of crunchy salad greens in a bowl
- In a lettuce wrap
- Stuffed in endive boats (pretty as an appetizer!)
- In a sandwich
- Or in a croissant
- Stuffed into pita pockets
- Piled on top of crackers
Chicken Salad Recipe with Grapes and Almonds
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Ingredients
- ▢ 2 lb chicken breasts (see notes)
- ▢ 1 cup mayonnaise (preferably sugar-free or homemade )
- ▢ 1 cup red grapes (quartered)
- ▢ ¾ cup sliced almonds (toasted)
- ▢ 4 green onions (sliced)
- ▢ 3 stalks celery (chopped)
- ▢ 1 tablespoon fresh dill (optional)
- ▢ 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ▢ ½ teaspoon EACH: salt and pepper
Instructions
- Place the chicken in a large pot and cover with an inch of water. Bring the pot to a boil then reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and, once cool, dice it into small pieces. 2 lb chicken breasts
- Add the diced chicken and all the remaining ingredients to a large bowl and mix well. Season with additional salt, as needed. 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 cup red grapes, ¾ cup sliced almonds, 4 green onions, 3 stalks celery, 1 tablespoon fresh dill, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon EACH: salt and pepper
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Chicken Salad Recipe with Grapes and Almonds
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken breasts , see notes
- 1 cup mayonnaise , preferably sugar-free or homemade
- 1 cup red grapes , quartered
- ¾ cup sliced almonds , toasted
- 4 green onions , sliced
- 3 stalks celery , chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill , optional
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon EACH: salt and pepper
Instructions
- Place the chicken in a large pot and cover with an inch of water. Bring the pot to a boil then reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and, once cool, dice it into small pieces. 2 lb chicken breasts
- Add the diced chicken and all the remaining ingredients to a large bowl and mix well. Season with additional salt, as needed. 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 cup red grapes, ¾ cup sliced almonds, 4 green onions, 3 stalks celery, 1 tablespoon fresh dill, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon EACH: salt and pepper
