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Grape Chicken Salad with Walnuts – Quick & Creamy
Emily

Grape Chicken Salad with Walnuts – Quick & Creamy

A 20-minute creamy chicken salad featuring sweet grapes and crunchy walnuts. Ideal for sandwiches, wraps, or over greens, this adaptable recipe uses rotisserie chicken and a neutral base of mayonnaise or sour cream for quick preparation.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, or sour cream
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup halved grapes
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 2/3 cup mayonnaise/yogurt, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and 2 tbsp parsley to create the creamy base
  2. Add 2 cups shredded chicken and 1/4 cup diced red onion, gently combining with a spatula
  3. Finely dice 1/2 cup celery and mix into the chicken-onion base for added texture
  4. Fold in 1/2 cup halved grapes and 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, ensuring even distribution for a balanced sweet-crunch ratio
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then refrigerate for 10 minutes to enhance flavor melding

Notes

Use light mayo or vegan yogurt for a lower-fat version
Substitute cilantro for parsley or fennel for a citrusy twist
Pre-toasting walnuts in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes amplifies nuttiness
Sour cream can replace mayo for a tangy alternative
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days