Crispy Chicken Salad (Printable Version)

A fresh mix of chicken, celery, grapes, and greens with a creamy touch and crunchy nuts.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Salad

01 - 3 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded or chopped
02 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
03 - 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
04 - 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
05 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, arugula, spinach)
06 - 1/4 cup sliced almonds or pecans (optional)
07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

09 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives or parsley, chopped (optional)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a large bowl, combine shredded rotisserie chicken, mayonnaise, diced celery, and halved grapes. Mix gently until evenly coated.
02 - Add salt and black pepper to taste, stirring lightly to distribute.
03 - Arrange mixed salad greens evenly on four individual plates or one large serving platter.
04 - Spoon the chicken mixture evenly over the bed of greens.
05 - Sprinkle sliced almonds or pecans over the salad if desired, then garnish with chopped chives or parsley.
06 - Serve immediately to maintain crispness and freshness.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes, making weeknight dinners feel effortless when you're too tired for anything complicated.
  • The contrast between crisp greens and creamy chicken salad keeps your palate interested with every bite.
  • Rotisserie chicken does the heavy lifting, so you get restaurant-quality protein without the actual cooking.
02 -
  • If you're making this ahead, keep the chicken mixture separate from the greens and assemble just before eating—wet lettuce is nobody's friend.
  • The grapes are doing more work than they seem; their sweetness balances the richness of the mayo in a way that makes the whole dish feel lighter than it actually is.
03 -
  • If you're cooking for someone with a nut allergy, skip the almonds entirely and add extra grapes or crispy chickpeas instead—the salad doesn't lose anything.
  • Greek yogurt mixed half-and-half with mayonnaise gives you the same creamy texture with about half the richness, and it's a discovery worth making.
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