If you’re craving something fresh, creamy, crunchy, and delicious, this chicken salad recipe with grapes is the perfect pick! It’s quick to make, ideal for lunches, picnics, sandwiches, or wraps, and has that perfect sweetness from juicy grapes.
Ready in minutes and made with simple ingredients, this recipe delivers BIG flavor with very little effort.
Let’s make it today! 👇
⭐ Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
Main Ingredients
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
(Rotisserie chicken works GREAT for convenience!)
1 cup red or green grapes, halved
½ cup celery, finely sliced
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped (optional)
½ cup toasted pecans or almonds, chopped (optional but delicious)
Dressing
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream (adds tang & creaminess)
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1–2 tsp honey (optional, balances flavors)
🥗 How to Make Chicken Salad with Grapes
1. Prep the Ingredients
Dice or shred the cooked chicken.
Slice grapes in half.
Chop celery, onion, and nuts.
2. Make the Creamy Dressing
In a small bowl, stir together:
mayo
Greek yogurt
mustard
lemon juice
salt & pepper
honey (optional)
Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
3. Combine Everything
Add chicken, grapes, celery, onion, and nuts into a large bowl.
Pour dressing over the top.
Gently mix until everything is evenly coated.
4. Chill & Serve
Refrigerate 15–30 minutes to let flavors blend (optional but recommended).
Serve chilled and enjoy!
🍽️ How to Serve Chicken Salad with Grapes
🥐 On Croissants
Soft, buttery croissants + creamy chicken salad = perfection.
🥬 In Lettuce Wraps
Great low-carb option using romaine or butter lettuce.
🍞 As a Sandwich
On multigrain, sourdough, brioche, or rolls.
🥗 As a Salad Bowl
Serve over spinach, spring mix, or arugula.
🍇 With Crackers
A simple and tasty snack or appetizer.
🔥 Delicious Variations
1. Classic Waldorf Style
Add:
diced apples
walnuts
raisins
2. Savory Herb Chicken Salad
Add:
dill
parsley
chives
3. Curry Chicken Salad
Add:
1 tsp curry powder
golden raisins
cashews
4. Lightened-Up Version
Replace half (or all) of mayo with Greek yogurt.
5. Sweet & Tangy
Use red grapes + add diced pineapple or mandarin oranges.
🧊 Storage Tips
Keep in an airtight container
Refrigerate for 3–4 days
Not freezer-friendly (due to mayo + grapes)
❤️ Enjoy This Chicken Salad Recipe With Grapes Today!
This chicken salad is quick, refreshing, and absolutely delicious. Perfect for meal prep, picnics, or an easy lunch, it’s a recipe you’ll want to make again and again.