Chicken Salad with Grapes

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The BEST Chicken Salad ever! This creamy chicken salad is loaded with red grapes, dried cranberries, green onions, celery, and chopped pecans for a deliciously savory-sweet combo that’s sure to become your new go-to!

When it comes to chicken salad, we all know the flavor possibilities are endless. They can be savory or sweet, creamy or not… but when you run across a keeper, you always know it.

I’ve tried a LOT of chicken salads in my day, but I have to say: there’s something about this Chicken Salad with Grapes that’s my all time favorite! It’s the perfect balance of savory, sweet, crunchy, creamy, and completely delicious. Some might even say addictive… and I would definitely be one of them.

It makes the best sandwiches (obviously) but it’s also SO good with crackers, on salads, or all on its own. And when you make it with rotisserie chicken, it’s super quick and easy! It’s perfect for parties or picnics, and one of those things everyone seems to love.

Whether you’re a long time chicken salad connoisseur or just getting into it for the first time, this Chicken Salad with Grapes is a must try. And I have the feeling it may just become your new favorite, too!

what you’ll need for this recipe

Chicken – I used 3 cups of cooked, chopped chicken. My favorite chicken to use for chicken salad is rotisserie, not only because it’s easy and convenient, but also because it’s incredibly moist and delicious. You can substitute chopped, cooked chicken breasts if you prefer.

Mayonnaise – I used 1 cup of classic Hellman’s Mayo for the creamy base. You can use any type of mayo OR substitute Miracle Whip or Greek yogurt.

Grapes – Grapes are one of the key ingredients in this recipe. I used 1/2 cup red seedless grapes because they’re typically sweeter than green grapes. You can substitute any color or use a combination.

Dried cranberries – Dried cranberries, also known as Craisins, can be found near the other dried fruits at the grocery store. I used 1/4 cup dried cranberries.

Onions – Onions help to balance out the sweetness of this recipe. I used 2 Tablespoons sliced green onions, which tend to be mild and good for salads. You could also use chopped red onion.

Celery – 2 stalks of chopped celery help to balance out the sweetness of this recipe. You can use either celery hearts or regular stalks.

Pecans – 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans add a nice crunch to the chicken salad. Walnuts or sliced almonds would also work, or in the case of a nut allergy, feel free to omit the nuts altogether.

Salt & pepper – I added 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to bring out all the flavors.

how to make chicken salad with grapes

Chop the chicken. The first step is to shred or chop the chicken to desired size. There’s no clear rule of thumb, but I like to make sure it’s in bite size pieces.

Cut the grapes. Next, wash, dry, and cut the grapes in half.

Slice the celery & onions. Chop the celery and onions into small pieces. After all, no one wants a mouthful of either!

Assemble the chicken salad. Finally, in a large bowl, combine all the ingredients and stir. Chicken Salad can be served immediately on bread, croissants, or wraps OR it can be stored in the fridge for later.