Honey Mustard Chicken Salad with Grapes
A simple recipe for creamy chicken salad featuring the sweet and tangy flavor of honey mustard, balanced with fresh grapes.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup red or green grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the shredded chicken in a medium mixing bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, and honey until smooth. This is your dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the shredded chicken.
- Add the chopped celery, halved grapes, and minced red onion to the bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Gently fold all ingredients together until everything is evenly coated. Do not overmix.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to combine.
Notes
- For best flavor, use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Use seedless grapes for this recipe.
- Serve this salad on croissants, whole wheat bread, lettuce cups, or with crackers.
- This salad keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- For a crunchier texture, add 1/4 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 85