Crispy Chicken Salad Fresh (Printable)

Tender chicken with creamy mayo, celery, grapes, and fresh greens create a crisp and 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 and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

08 - 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 thoroughly coated.
02 - Add salt and black pepper to taste and stir to evenly distribute seasoning.
03 - Evenly arrange mixed salad greens onto four individual plates or a serving platter.
04 - Spoon the chicken mixture over the bed of greens on each plate.
05 - Sprinkle sliced almonds or pecans over the salad, if desired, and garnish with chopped fresh chives or parsley.
06 - Present immediately to maintain crispness and freshness.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally fifteen minutes with almost zero active cooking
  • The combination of creamy, sweet, and crisp textures keeps every bite interesting
02 -
  • Serve this immediately after assembling because the dressing will eventually make the salad greens wilt if they sit too long
  • If you are meal prepping, keep the chicken salad and greens completely separate until you are ready to eat
03 -
  • Buy an extra rotisserie chicken when you are grocery shopping and shred the meat for meal prep throughout the week
  • Room temperature grapes release more flavor than cold ones straight from the refrigerator
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