Description
A delicious and creamy chicken salad made with Greek yogurt and mayo dressing, combined with juicy grapes, crunchy celery, and roasted cashews. Perfect for a quick lunch or snack, this flavorful salad is easy to prepare and versatile for serving in wraps, sandwiches, or on its own.
Ingredients
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Dressing Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% milkfat or higher)
- 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 Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, cubed or diced (rotisserie chicken breast preferred)
- 1 1/2 cups red grapes, sliced
- 1 cup finely diced celery (about 2-3 stalks)
- 1 cup roasted cashew halves and pieces
- Extra seasonings as desired (dried herbs, fresh herbs, salt, pepper, freeze-dried chives, white pepper)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sugar, kosher salt, onion powder, and garlic powder until smooth. Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed, remembering it should be somewhat concentrated to blend well with the other ingredients.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked chicken, sliced red grapes, finely diced celery, and roasted cashew halves and pieces.
- Toss with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the mix-ins and toss gently until everything is evenly coated. Add as much dressing as you prefer depending on desired creaminess.
- Season and Adjust: Taste the chicken salad and add additional seasonings to your liking, such as dried or freeze-dried herbs, salt, pepper, or white pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Serve and Store: Enjoy the chicken salad cold on whole wheat wraps, lettuce wraps, sandwiches, toast, or with crackers. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and flavorful option.
- Adjust sugar or honey in the dressing to achieve your preferred sweetness.
- Add dried or fresh herbs such as chives for extra flavor.
- This salad keeps well refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Serve chilled for the best taste and texture.
