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30-Minute Copycat Chicken Salad

A quick and delicious chicken salad combining tender shredded chicken, crispy celery, sweet grapes, and crunchy almonds in a creamy dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use leftover chicken or rotisserie for ease.
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt Optional for a lighter version.
  • 1/4 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/4 cup grapes, halved
  • 1/4 cup almonds, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • as needed Lettuce leaves for serving For serving the salad.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. If you haven’t already cooked your chicken, boil or bake it until fully cooked. Once cooled, shred the chicken using two forks or your hands.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt (if using), chopped celery, halved grapes, sliced almonds, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  3. Use a spatula or spoon to gently mix everything until well combined. Make sure all the chicken is coated with the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. For enhanced flavor, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
  5. Arrange lettuce leaves on plates and scoop the chicken salad onto the lettuce. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

For a lighter version, swap out mayonnaise for more Greek yogurt. You can also add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.