Description
Sonoma Chicken Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish made with shredded chicken, grapes, and a creamy dressing, perfect for a light meal or sandwich filling.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, red grapes, celery, walnuts, and green onions.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until everything is well coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce leaves or as a sandwich filling.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for half of the mayonnaise.
- Add diced apples or dried cranberries for a touch of sweetness and extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: varies
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: varies