Chicken Salad with Grapes (Printable)

A refreshing blend of chicken, grapes, celery, and creamy dressing for a light, flavorful lunch or picnic.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked diced chicken breast (approximately 2 large breasts)

→ Produce

02 - 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
03 - 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
05 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
06 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

→ Dressing

07 - ½ cup mayonnaise
08 - ¼ cup Greek yogurt
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Sandwich Assembly

11 - 8 slices whole wheat sandwich bread
12 - 1 cup lettuce leaves (romaine or butter lettuce)

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, mix diced chicken, halved grapes, chopped celery, red onion, and parsley until evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the chicken and produce mixture and gently fold to coat everything evenly. Adjust seasoning to taste.
04 - Arrange four bread slices on a flat surface. Place lettuce leaves on each and top with a generous serving of the chicken salad mixture.
05 - Cover each sandwich with the remaining bread slices. Slice each in half and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The grapes stay sweet and juicy while the creamy dressing keeps everything tender—no dry chicken here.
  • It comes together in 30 minutes flat, making it perfect for when you want something that feels homemade but doesn't require fussing.
  • The balance of flavors actually gets better if you make it a few hours ahead, so it's ideal for meal prep or morning sandwich assembly.
02 -
  • Don't mix the dressing into the salad more than an hour before serving, or the bread will get soggy once assembled—assemble to order if you can.
  • If you're making this ahead, keep the filling and dressing separate, then combine just before assembling the sandwiches for maximum texture and crunch.
03 -
  • Buy a rotisserie chicken and you'll cut your active cooking time in half—just let it cool, then shred and dice.
  • If you find the filling too thick, a splash of milk or a bit more yogurt loosens it right up without making it taste thin.

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