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4.63 from 45 votes
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The Best Chicken Salad

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by: Joanna Cismaru
10.04.20

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This Chicken Salad will turn your lunch from boring to spectacular! It’s packed with flavor and are really quick and easy to make. In 10 minutes you can be enjoying this chicken salad in sandwiches, tortilla wraps or even lettuce wraps!

a chicken sandwich cut in half and stacked with grapes and cucumbers

Let’s talk chicken salads, shall we? Doesn’t it make for the best lunches? This particular salad however is to die for, not that I’m biased or anything.

It’s crunchy because it has chopped walnuts and then there’s a sweet little hit from the grapes. I think adding these two ingredients to a traditional chicken salad totally turns this filling into a star. It’s perfect for when you’re in a rush and need to pack a lunch or you can always have it for dinner when you don’t feel like cooking.

What Makes This Salad Such A Knockout?

Now you might be a little skeptical about combining sweet grapes with savory chicken and mayonnaise, but believe me it is a marriage made in heaven. I used nice crunchy chopped walnuts and tons of dry dill to make this filling scrumptious and to add lots of texture and dimension to this dish. I can’t wait for you all to try this stellar sandwich, it’ll be your new favorite!

a bowl filled with chicken salad with grapes

Ingredients

Detailed measurements and instructions can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.

  • Chicken – Cooked chicken that has been diced. It’s a good way to use up some left over chicken.
  • Veggies – We’re just dicing up some celery and slicing up 1 small onion to go in the filling.
  • Nuts – You can either chop up walnuts or pecans for this sandwich filling.
  • Grapes – Red seedless grapes either halved or quartered.
  • Spices – I used ground mustard today for a flavor punch, if you don’t have any on hand feel free to substitute regular mustard.
  • Herbs – Dry dill is all we’re using today, if you have fresh on hand just keep in mind that 1 teaspoon dried equals 1 tablespoon fresh.
  • Condiments – We want mayo and Worcestershire sauce today.
  • Seasoning – Salt and pepper.

How To Make Chicken Salad

  1. Combine everything together: In a medium sized bowl combine all ingredients together.
  2. Chill: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.

How To Serve This

This recipe is versatile! You can spoon this filling between any kind of bread you’d like, a favorite of mine is combining this with croissants. If you’re trying to cut down on carbs these also make perfect lettuce wraps!

How Do You Make Chicken Salad Healthier

Chicken salads are great because they can be made as healthy as you want. Skip the mayo and add a good plain Greek yogurt instead. You’ll still get the tanginess but less calories. Load it up with more veggies like sliced radish, shredded carrot, spinach, shredded red cabbage, apples, bell pepper, the sky is the limit!

chicken sandwich cut in half and stacked on a plate with grapes and cucumbers

How Do I Turn This Into A Meal?

Best way is to serve this salad on sandwiches and you’ve got yourself the most satisfying meal, but if you are looking to whip up a whole spread, here’s some perfect accompaniments to go along with it!

  • Creamy Cucumber Salad
  • Mediterranean Orzo Salad
  • Mexican Street Corn Slaw
  • Zucchini Patties
  • Greek Salad
  • Italian Roasted Mushrooms And Veggies

Leftovers

Refrigerate your chicken salad in an airtight container and it should last for 3 – 5 days. You can freeze chicken salad too! It will only stay fresh for up to a week and must be stored in small batches in airtight containers.

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side view shot of two halves of a chicken salad sandwich stacked on a plate exposing the centers

The Best Chicken Salad

4.63 from 45 votes
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 10 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 6
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This Chicken Salad will turn your lunch from boring to spectacular! It's packed with flavor and are really quick and easy to make. In 10 minutes you can be enjoying this chicken salad in sandwiches, tortilla wraps or even lettuce wraps!

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken diced
  • 1/2 cup celery finely chopped
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup red seedless grapes halved or quartered
  • 1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dill dry
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise

Optional Toppings

  • cucumber sliced
  • lettuce
  • tomatoes
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Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add all the ingredients together and toss well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.
  • Serve in sandwiches or wraps.

Video

Recipe Notes

If you want to cut back on calories, use greek yogurt in place of mayo.
Refrigerate your chicken salad in an airtight container and it should last for 3 – 5 days. You can freeze chicken salad too! It will only stay fresh for up to a week and must be stored in small batches in airtight containers.
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Recipe originally shared July 2012.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 441kcal (22%)Carbohydrates: 9g (3%)Protein: 18g (36%)Fat: 38g (58%)Saturated Fat: 6g (38%)Cholesterol: 56mg (19%)Sodium: 433mg (19%)Potassium: 315mg (9%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 6g (7%)Vitamin A: 95IU (2%)Vitamin C: 2.1mg (3%)Calcium: 37mg (4%)Iron: 1.5mg (8%)
Course:Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine:American
Keyword:30 minute meals, chicken salad
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  1. Kina says

    November 3, 2018 at 3:01 am

    5 stars
    This was delicious!! Best chicken salad I’ve ever had. We used an avocado oil-based mayo because we’re dairy and soy-free and the salad was spectacular. I loved the sweetness of the grapes combined with the tartness of the onion, mustard, and Worcestershire. I may do less onion next time but this recipe will be a repeat in our house!

    Reply
  2. Margaret Greenwood says

    August 16, 2018 at 5:57 pm

    5 stars
    INCREDIBLE! Best chicken salad I’ve ever had. Thank you.😀

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      August 16, 2018 at 6:08 pm

      I’m so glad you like it, we make this often for lunch, it’s one of our favorites as well.

      Reply
  3. Kelly says

    February 4, 2018 at 3:38 pm

    5 stars
    This truly was a knockout! I didn’t have grapes, so subbed in 1/2 cup chopped canned pineapple and 1 Tbsp craisins. All else followed exactly, flavors were perfectly balanced, nothing overpowered. I use Blue Plate mayo, the best IMO if you can find it – very mild and almost a whipped consistency. Never liked mayo in anything until I discovered this brand.

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      February 4, 2018 at 3:43 pm

      So glad you liked this, Kelly!

      Reply
  4. Jodie says

    January 14, 2018 at 9:48 am

    5 stars
    Making this today! What kind of bread do you use?

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      January 14, 2018 at 9:55 am

      It was a whole grain wheat bread, really good!

      Reply
  5. Jelena says

    November 17, 2017 at 10:11 am

    5 stars
    This was super yummy! I just substituted for fresh dill and added dried cherries (couldn’t find cranberries).

    Reply
  6. Fran says

    May 23, 2017 at 8:50 pm

    5 stars
    I tried this and it was delish. What can I use instead of mayo next time? Trying to find a healthier alternative.

    Reply
    • Fenne Kieken says

      May 24, 2017 at 2:08 pm

      You could use greek yogurt or there are vegan alternatives like “veganaise” you could use as well.

      Reply
  7. Francine says

    May 22, 2017 at 6:07 pm

    I can’t find any dill where Iive? What can I use instead?

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      May 23, 2017 at 5:43 pm

      Try tarragon.

      Reply
  8. Fran says

    May 19, 2017 at 10:29 pm

    Hi. You don’t butter the bread?

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      May 20, 2017 at 8:47 am

      Nope, not really needed, but I think if you prefer it then go ahead. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Inci @ Bella's Apron says

    May 11, 2017 at 6:23 am

    5 stars
    Looks amazing love how the photos turned out too

    Reply
  10. Sara @ Last Night's Feast says

    May 10, 2017 at 6:26 pm

    These sandwiches look so good!

    Reply
  11. bullet force says

    May 9, 2017 at 10:08 pm

    I love chicken and love this chicken salad so much!

    Reply
  12. Melissa says

    July 7, 2016 at 5:22 pm

    5 stars
    My hubby and kids loved it!!

    Reply
  13. myfudo says

    July 13, 2012 at 12:33 am

    Looking at your pictures…at the top of my head : PICNICS! This sandwich recipe looks so yummy and filling. The pecans are a total knockout. A newlybaked loaf bread will make a really good pair for this. Yum!
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    • jo says

      July 13, 2012 at 1:04 am

      Hi,
      Thanks for inviting me. I’ll check out yumgoggle, cool name. 🙂

      Reply
  14. Good Food Good Friends says

    July 9, 2012 at 10:31 pm

    Love this chicken salad recipe. It’s just the way I like mine!

    Reply
  15. Kelli says

    July 9, 2012 at 3:51 pm

    Oh. My. Goodness. This was so good! I’m throwing out my go-to chicken salad recipe. We had this on croissants and it was a wonderful supper on a hot summer evening. Thank you!

    Reply
    • jo says

      July 9, 2012 at 4:44 pm

      You’re welcome Kelli. Glad you liked it, you’re right, it’s perfect for summer.

      Reply
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