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Best Chicken Mayo Salad

A quick, creamy, and flavorful Chicken Mayo Salad that is perfect for lunch, picnics, or light dinners, featuring diced chicken, crunchy walnuts, and juicy grapes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4-5 cups diced cooked chicken breast Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 2 cups seedless grapes, halved
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts Can substitute with almonds or pecans.
  • 3 stalks celery, finely diced
  • 4 scallions thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 whole lemon, juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, halved grapes, chopped walnuts, diced celery, thinly sliced scallions, fresh dill, and parsley. Toss gently to mix everything evenly.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture, and toss well until everything is coated.
  4. You can serve this delightful salad on crispy toast, flaky croissants, or classic crackers.
  5. Enjoy your creamy, flavorful Chicken Mayo Salad immediately or store for later.

Notes

If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Squeeze a little lemon juice on top to keep the chicken fresh. This salad can also be used as a filling in sandwiches.