RECIPES

Easy Delicious Chicken Salad

Weekend Delights

Do you have some leftover chicken from the night before? Why not shred some chicken and use it for an easy delicious chicken salad that you can have any time over the weekend?

Weekend Delights Easy Delicious Chicken Salad

1-2 Serving

25 Minutes

48 Calories

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup grapes, halved
  • 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lettuce or salad greens (optional)
  • Turkish bread for serving (optional)

Method

  • Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, celery, red onion, grapes, and nuts. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
  • Step 2: In a separate small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt (or sour cream), Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  • Step 3: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients with the dressing.
  • Step 4: If desired, serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce or salad greens. You can also make sandwiches by spooning the chicken salad onto some nice turkish bread. Tip: Feel free to customise the recipe by adding other ingredients like diced apples, dried cranberries, or fresh herbs like parsley or dill.