Description
This Super Yummy Chicken Salad is a creamy, refreshing mix perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Made with tender rotisserie chicken, sweet grapes, crunchy celery, and roasted cashews, it’s dressed with a tangy Greek yogurt and mayo-based dressing seasoned with mustard, garlic, and onion powder. Easily customized with your favorite herbs and spices, this salad is delicious served in wraps, sandwiches, or simply on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing
- 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 Mix-ins
- 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, cubed or diced (rotisserie chicken breast recommended)
- 1 1/2 cups red grapes, sliced
- 1 cup finely diced celery (about 2-3 stalks)
- 1 cup roasted cashew halves and pieces
- Optional: dried herbs, fresh herbs, salt, pepper, freeze-dried chives, white pepper, or other seasonings to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: Whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sugar, kosher salt, onion powder, and garlic powder in a bowl until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning to ensure it is a bit salty and concentrated as this will spread flavor throughout the salad.
- Mix Ingredients: In a larger bowl, combine the cooked chicken, sliced grapes, diced celery, and roasted cashews. Toss these mix-ins gently to blend them evenly.
- Add Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad mix and toss gently to coat all ingredients well with the dressing, adding as much as you prefer.
- Season to Taste: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning by adding extra salt, pepper, or herbs. Common additions include freeze-dried chives and white pepper for an extra flavor boost.
- Serve and Store: Serve the chicken salad chilled on a whole wheat wrap, lettuce wrap, sandwich, toast, or with crackers. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken breast for convenience and great flavor.
- You can substitute sugar with honey for a natural sweetness.
- Feel free to add your favorite herbs like dried chives, parsley, or dill to personalize the salad.
- Store leftovers properly in the fridge for up to 4 days for freshness.
- This salad tastes best served chilled and can be versatile in how you eat it.
