Crispy Chicken Salad Delight (Print)

Tender chicken, creamy mayo, crunchy celery, and sweet grapes over mixed greens create a fresh, flavorful dish.

# What You Need:

→ Salad

01 - 3 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded or chopped
02 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
03 - 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
04 - 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
05 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, arugula, spinach)
06 - 1/4 cup sliced almonds or pecans (optional)
07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

09 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives or parsley, chopped (optional)

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, gently mix shredded rotisserie chicken, mayonnaise, diced celery, and halved grapes until evenly coated.
02 - Add salt and black pepper according to taste and mix lightly.
03 - Distribute mixed salad greens evenly onto four serving plates or one large platter.
04 - Spoon the chicken mixture over the bed of greens.
05 - Sprinkle sliced almonds or pecans over the top if desired, then garnish with chopped fresh chives or parsley.
06 - Serve immediately to maintain crispness and freshness.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • It comes together in the time it takes to pour a drink, so those 'what's for dinner' moments become totally manageable.
  • The sweet grapes and crispy greens create this little surprise on every bite that keeps you coming back for more.
  • You can prep it earlier and let the flavors mingle while you finish other things, which means less last-minute stress.
02 -
  • If you make this ahead, keep the greens separate and only dress the salad with the chicken mixture right before plating, otherwise the greens will wilt and become soggy.
  • The size of your dice matters more than you'd think; tiny celery pieces blend into the background while larger chunks stay visible and give you texture.
03 -
  • Buy a rotisserie chicken in the evening when they've often been marked down, and you'll have a weeknight dinner solution waiting at home.
  • Chilling the salad mixture for 10 minutes before serving lets the flavors meld and makes every bite taste more intentional.
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