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Healthy Chicken Salad with Grapes

Healthy Chicken Salad with Grapes

  • Author: Jonathan
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Healthy Chicken Salad with Grapes is a refreshing and nutritious meal featuring tender cooked chicken breast, juicy seedless grapes, crunchy celery, and crisp apples. Tossed in a creamy plant-based mayonnaise dressing with lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, it provides a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Quick to prepare and adaptable to your tastes, it is ideal for light lunches, picnic days, or easy dinners that are both satisfying and wholesome.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 medium apple, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup plant-based mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (natural)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (natural)
  • 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Use cooked chicken breast, either grilled, baked, or poached. Allow it to cool slightly, then chop into bite-sized pieces to ensure tender and flavorful bites.
  2. Chop Your Fresh Ingredients: Slice the celery stalks and chop the apple into small pieces. Halve the seedless grapes for easier eating. Finely chop the fresh parsley to add freshness and color.
  3. Mix the Dressing: In a bowl, combine the plant-based mayonnaise, lemon juice (natural), Dijon mustard (natural), and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce. Whisk together until creamy and smooth. Adjust quantities to your taste preference.
  4. Combine All Ingredients: Gently fold the chopped chicken, grapes, celery, apples, and parsley into the dressing. Stir carefully to evenly coat all ingredients without mashing the grapes or apples.
  5. Season and Serve: Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature for best flavor.

Notes

  • Always use fresh-cooked chicken breast to maintain a tender and moist texture.
  • Pat grapes and apples dry before mixing to prevent a watery salad.
  • Adjust the amount of grapes and apple to balance sweetness according to your preference.
  • Chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Add nuts or seeds right before serving to retain their crunch.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: chicken salad, healthy salad, chicken with grapes, light lunch, nutritious salad, plant-based dressing

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