May 11, 2024
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Chicken Salad

Materials

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1-1/4 cups seedless red grapes halved
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped sweet onion optional
  • Lettuce leaves or whole wheat bread slices optional

Instructions

  • Directions
  • Step 1: Make Your Sauce
  • Start by mixing the first five ingredients together for a creamy sauce. The sour cream and lemon juice add a tangy kick to this chunky chicken salad. Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt and pepper until fully combined, tasting as you go, then set aside.
  • Not a mayo fan? We’ve got you covered. Learn how to make chicken salad without mayo. We like using plain Greek yogurt or mashed avocado for extra creaminess.
  • Step 2: Mix Together
  • In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, halved red grapes, chopped pecans and chopped celery. If using onion, add it along with your mayonnaise sauce. Toss to coat.
  • Editor’s Tip: Get creative with your ingredients and feel free to try substitutions. Instead of grapes, add fresh blueberries or chopped cherries. If you’re out of pecans, toss in chopped cashews for a salty crunch. Dried fruit also adds a sweet bite. Find more creative chicken salad recipes.
  • Step 3: Serve and Store
  • Once your chicken salad is combined, serve with fresh homemade bread, mixed greens salad or whole-grain crackers. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator right away. If you’re looking for more recipes, then learn how to make Chinese chicken salad.