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Simple Chicken Salad Recipe

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This simple chicken salad recipe comes together in just 15 minutes using a handful of simple ingredients – perfect for meal prep or a quick lunch on a croissant! It’s creamy, crunchy, and a little tangy with sweet grapes, crisp celery, and toasty almonds.

  • Author: Kylie
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 3/4 cup halved red grapes
  • 3/4 cup finely diced celery
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • Kosher salt
  • fresh cracked pepper
  • croissants for serving

Instructions

  1. Add chicken, grapes, celery, almonds, and red onion to a large bowl.
  2. Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, and a few large pinches of salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Pour dressing over the chicken salad mixture and toss to combine until everything is well coated.
  4. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve on fresh buttery croissants and enjoy!
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Notes

    • Chill before serving for the best flavor – 30 minutes in the fridge makes a big difference.

    • Toast the almonds for extra crunch and flavor.

    • Use a mix of white and dark meat for the juiciest texture.

Find it online: https://midwestfoodieblog.com/simple-chicken-salad-recipe/