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Chicken Salad with Grapes

Tender cooked chicken is tossed with juicy red grapes, crisp celery, a little red onion, and a tangy mayonnaise dressing brightened with Dijon mustard and fresh lemon juice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
  • 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
  • ½ cup celery, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Method
 

  1. Dice or shred the cooked chicken. Halve the grapes, finely chop the celery, and finely dice the red onion.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, grapes, celery, and red onion.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir gently to coat evenly.
  5. Fold in the chopped nuts, if using.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  7. Give a final gentle stir and serve chilled on croissants, bread, lettuce wraps, or with crackers.