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    Easy Chicken Salad with Grapes

    Published: Aug 14, 2017 · Modified: Oct 22, 2022 by Anna 10 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Easy Chicken Salad with Grapes, celery and cranberries, tossed with light sour cream dressing. Perfect lunch you can make ahead and enjoy served in sweet rolls.

    This chicken salad is perfect for lunch, just like my Pesto Pasta Salad in a jar or Classic Waldorf Salad.

    Chicken salad in a bowl.

    School is almost back in session and it's this time of year when us, busy parents, are looking for easy and healthy lunches for the kids as well as us. When I am not making my Ham and Cheese Tortilla Roll-Ups, I make a batch of Chicken Salad with Grapes. Chicken salad is a great idea for lunch on busy days because you can make it ahead of time. This lighter and nut-free version is healthy and delicious!

    Serve in Hawaiian rolls or lettuce or tortilla wraps for an easy and satisfying lunch or light dinner. Crunchy celery and sweet and juicy grapes, as well as slightly tart dried cranberries, pair so well with cooked and cubed chicken. This Chicken Salad with Grapes is packed with flavor and crunch.

    Overhead shot of cubed chicken, grapes, celery and craisins in glass bowl.

    How to lighten up a chicken salad?

    I am always trying to find a way to lighten up traditionally mayo-based salads. It's quite easy, actually! I make the dressing with sour cream or Greek yogurt with a minimal amount of mayo, just for the creamy texture. If you ever made a creamy pasta salad using only sour cream, you noticed that after chilling it for a few hours, the salad is not creamy anymore. To keep the desirable texture, you need a little bit of mayo. For a 3/4 cup of dressing, I used only 2 tablespoons of mayo. You don't have to use the classic mayo either. Right now there are a lot of healthier options in most stores. I am a big fan of organic mayo and avocado mayo.

    Serving:

    Traditionally, chicken salad with grapes is served in croissants. I actually like to enjoy them as a pastry with my morning coffee. I like to serve this salad in Hawaiian rolls. They are sweet which goes with the flavors of this salad and sliders are always fun to eat. You can use gluten-free wraps or serve in lettuce cups.

    How to cook chicken for chicken salad?

    I always try to cook at least one chicken breast for a salad to enjoy throughout the week. You can use leftover roasted chicken or rotisserie chicken in this salad recipe. I cook mine in my Instant Pot pressure cooker because it takes only 8 minutes. Cook until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F. Cool completely on a cutting board, then cut into 1/2" cubes.

    Side shot of Hawaiian rolls with chicken salad with grapes on white plate.

    More salad recipes:

    • Chickpea Salad
    • BLT Sandwich with Avocado
    • Pesto Pasta Salad

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    Chicken salad in a small bowl.

    Easy Chicken Salad with Grapes

    Author: Anna
    Easy Chicken Salad with Grapes, celery and cranberries, tossed with light sour cream dressing. Perfect lunch you can make ahead and enjoy served in sweet rolls.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 180 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 lb cooked chicken cut into 1/2" cubes
    • 1 cup chopped celery
    • 1 cup red grapes halved
    • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
    • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
    • 2 tablespoons mayo
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/4 tsp black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • In a small mixing bowl or a measuring cup, whisk together sour cream (or Greek yogurt), mayo, salt and pepper.
    • Place all remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Add dressing and toss together. Cover and chill until ready to use.
    • Serve in sweet Hawaiian rolls or tortilla wraps or lettuce cups.

    Notes

    You don't have to use the classic mayo either. Right now there are a lot of healthier options in most stores.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 379mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 2.2mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    1. Carolyn says

      October 03, 2022 at 7:18 pm

      This also is very good adding walnuts, a small amount honey mustard and honey.

      Reply
    2. Wendy W says

      August 15, 2022 at 8:19 pm

      I made this tonight and it is delicious. I followed the recipe to a point. I added red onion but deleted the salt and pepper as we are watching our salt intake. Mom had thirds. We did not use any type of bread.

      Reply
    3. Jessica says

      August 20, 2017 at 8:57 pm

      There is no better way to have a chicken salad than with the addition of grapes!

      Reply
    4. Cathy says

      August 16, 2017 at 2:53 pm

      My favorite kind of chicken salad! Now I'm craving it!

      Reply
    5. Christina says

      August 16, 2017 at 2:09 pm

      5 stars
      Man, I haven't had chicken salad in ages! And I LOVE chicken salad! I love adding fruit to a chicken salad, your recipe looks amazing!!!

      Reply
    6. Catalina says

      August 15, 2017 at 4:16 pm

      I love this flavor combination!

      Reply
    7. Abeer says

      August 15, 2017 at 1:27 pm

      I never thought of about adding grapes in a chicken salad before. I am sure it adds a nice burst of sweetness!

      Reply
    8. Sues says

      August 15, 2017 at 8:10 am

      I LOVE adding grapes to my chicken salad... Makes it SO much better. This looks like the perfect lunch!

      Reply
    9. Allyson Zea says

      August 15, 2017 at 7:06 am

      5 stars
      This looks perfect served on a croissant! YUM!

      Reply
    10. Jen says

      August 14, 2017 at 8:11 pm

      I've never made it with grapes before. I like that addition!

      Reply
    11. Amanda says

      August 14, 2017 at 7:42 pm

      I always put grapes in my chicken salad... it adds such a fantastic flavor and texture!

      Reply

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