Description
This Super Yummy Chicken Salad is a quick and easy dish perfect for lunch or light dinner. Combining tender rotisserie chicken with sweet grapes, crisp celery, and crunchy roasted cashews, all tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt and mayo dressing seasoned with Dijon mustard, garlic, and onion powder, it’s deliciously flavorful and satisfying. Serve it wrapped, as a sandwich, or simply with crackers for a refreshing and wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% milkfat or higher preferred)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons sugar (or honey, to taste)
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salad
- 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, cubed or diced (rotisserie chicken breast recommended)
- 1 1/2 cups red grapes, sliced
- 1 cup finely diced celery (about 2-3 stalks)
- 1 cup roasted cashew halves and pieces
- Optional seasonings: dried herbs, fresh herbs, salt, pepper, freeze-dried chives, white pepper
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sugar, kosher salt, onion powder, and garlic powder until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning, remembering it should be a bit salty and concentrated as it will blend with the other ingredients.
- Combine Mix-ins: In a larger bowl, add the diced cooked chicken, sliced grapes, diced celery, and roasted cashews.
- Toss with Dressing: Pour the desired amount of dressing over the mix-ins and gently toss until everything is coated to your liking.
- Season and Adjust: Taste the salad and add extra seasonings like dried chives, white pepper, salt, or pepper to achieve your preferred flavor balance.
- Serve: Enjoy the chicken salad cold on whole wheat wraps, lettuce wraps, sandwiches, toast, or simply with crackers.
- Store Leftovers: Place any leftover salad in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute honey for sugar for a natural sweetness alternative.
- Rotisserie chicken adds great flavor and saves time but cooked chicken breast can also be used.
- Add herbs such as dried chives or fresh parsley to enhance flavor.
- Adjust the amount of dressing according to preference for creaminess.
- The salad is best enjoyed cold and stores well refrigerated for up to 4 days.