Grape and Chicken Salad Recipe
A refreshing and light Grape and Chicken Salad combining tender cooked chicken, sweet grapes, fresh greens, crunchy nuts, and a tangy vinaigrette. Perfect as a quick lunch or a healthy dinner option.
- Author: Dylan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
- 1 cup red or green grapes, halved
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (such as romaine, spinach, arugula)
- 1/2 cup nuts (such as walnuts or pecans), chopped
- 1/4 cup vinaigrette dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- Prepare Ingredients: Chop or shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces, halve the grapes, and chop the nuts if not already done.
- Combine Salad Components: In a large salad bowl, add the mixed greens, cooked chicken, halved grapes, and chopped nuts.
- Add Vinaigrette: Pour the vinaigrette dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Toss Salad: Gently toss all ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve Chilled: Serve the salad immediately or chill it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor and freshness.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience or cook and cool your own chicken breasts.
- For a lower-fat version, opt for a vinaigrette with less oil or use a light dressing.
- Try different nuts such as almonds or cashews depending on preference and allergy considerations.
- Grapes can be substituted with other sweet fruits like apples or dried cranberries for variation.
- This salad pairs well with crusty bread or as a filling for wraps.
Keywords: chicken salad, grape salad, healthy salad, no-cook salad, easy lunch, quick dinner