How To Make Chicken Salad With Grapes And Walnuts At Home

What’s the healthiest way to serve chicken? The answer is hands down a chicken salad. Have you tried chicken salad with grapes and walnuts? If not, today I’m here to share this special recipe with you. Veggies and fruits along with flavors added to this salad work wonders in elevating your mood.

Chicken salad with grapes and walnuts on lettuce leaves

This recipe is really quick and easy. I love this salad for its fresh creamy texture and little savory yet sweet taste. Just one bite can give you the taste of multiple flavors melting into each other. You can use chopped pieces of chicken or shredded chicken for this salad. You can add some more veggies and fruits to design it in your way.

For chicken salad with grapes and walnuts, add shredded (or chopped) chicken to the bowl, sliced and diced onion, celery, grapes, and parsley to the bowl. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lime juice, and roasted walnuts. Sprinkle salt and pepper. Mix them all to combine.

Below are the step-by-step instructions to make the chicken salad with grapes and walnuts. Have a look at the similar video provided below the recipe card. Try this salad and don’t forget to rate the recipe on the recipe card. Share this recipe, in case you want your friends or family to try this healthy salad.

Bowl of chicken salad with grapes and walnuts

Chicken Salad With Grapes And Walnut Recipe

Chicken salad with grapes and walnuts has the classic taste of American salads. You will enjoy its creamy texture with the tenderness of chicken and crispy veggies and fruits. Try this salad with lettuce and sandwiches.
4.89 from 9 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
For chicken 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 515 kcal

Equipment

  • Pan or a pot
  • Large Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Spoons
  • Forks

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Shredded chicken
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts
  • 2/3 cups Mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup Grapes
  • 1/2 cup Celery
  • 1/2 teaspoon Koshar salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 Lemon (juiced)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 Onions

Instructions
 

For Shredded Chicken

  • Place chicken (or chicken breasts) in a wide pot or pan. Cover about an inch of chicken with cold water. Season the water with salt, parsley, onion, shallots, garlic, peppercorns, and lemon slices.
  • Turn the heat to medium until it reaches a gentle simmer. Then, cover the pan and let the chicken simmer for 8-12 minutes. Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks.

For Salad

  • Add sliced and diced onion, celery, parsley, and grapes to a large bowl.
  • Add mayonnaise and Dijon mustard to the bowl. Sprinkle salt and pepper along with roasted walnuts into the bowl. Mix it well.
  • Add lemon juice and combine the mixture in the bowl.
  • Your chicken salad with grapes and walnut is ready.

Video

Notes

  • If you want a mayo-free version of this salad, try sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  • You can also add fruits like dried apricots, chopped apples, or strawberries.
  • You can also use chopped chicken into smaller pieces in the salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 25g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 347mg | Potassium: 437mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 304IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg
Keyword American cuisine, Chicken, Chicken salad with grapes and walnuts
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