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Chicken salad with grapes and walnuts on a croissant with lettuce and tomato.

Best Chicken Salad with Grapes

My go-to chicken salad with grapes and walnuts, lightly dressed and packed with flavor. The secret ingredient? Just two teaspoons of sugar.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients  

  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 4 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup halved red grapes 
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh dill 

Instructions 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice and sugar with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Stir in the shredded chicken, grapes, walnuts, red onion and dill. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • The chicken: Poached chicken is my top pick for the juiciest, most tender results (here's my foolproof How to Poach Chicken guide!). Short on time? Store-bought rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut.
  • The walnuts: For extra crunch, stir them in right before serving rather than mixing them in ahead of time.
  • The red onion: If raw onion is too sharp for your taste, soak the diced onion in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain before adding.
  • Variations: Swap walnuts for pecans, add a handful of dried cranberries, or stir in diced celery for extra crunch.
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