Description
A refreshing and creamy Chicken Salad with Grapes combines tender shredded chicken, sweet grapes, crunchy celery, and toasted nuts in a light Greek yogurt and mayonnaise dressing. Perfectly seasoned with tarragon, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this salad is delicious served on croissants or rolls for a satisfying and easy meal.
Ingredients
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Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup + 1/8 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup + 1/8 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pepper, to taste
Main Salad Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup grapes, halved
- 1 1/2 tablespoons tarragon, chopped
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds or walnuts (optional)
Serving
- 4-6 croissants or rolls of your choice
Instructions
- Toast Nuts (Optional): If using nuts, place them in a small skillet over medium heat and toast for about 3 minutes until fragrant. Stir frequently to avoid burning. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Make the Dressing: In a large bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and salt. Whisk together until smooth and fully blended. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the shredded or diced cooked chicken, finely chopped red onion, diced celery, halved grapes, chopped tarragon, and the cooled toasted nuts, if using, into the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated. Season again with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Spoon the chicken salad onto your choice of croissants or rolls. Serve immediately and enjoy this flavorful and easy-to-make chicken salad sandwich.
Notes
- Toasting nuts enhances their flavor and crunch but is optional.
- Use cooked chicken from leftover roast chicken, rotisserie chicken, or boiled chicken breasts.
- Tarragon adds a unique herbal note; if unavailable, fresh parsley can be used as a substitute.
- Adjust mayonnaise and Greek yogurt quantities to your preferred creaminess level.
- Use seedless grapes to avoid bitterness.
- Chicken salad can be refrigerated for up to 2 days; stir before serving.
