Description
A light and refreshing California Chicken Salad featuring shredded cooked chicken breast combined with creamy mayonnaise and Greek yogurt, complemented by sweet grapes, crunchy celery, and chopped walnuts, seasoned with thyme, black pepper, and sea salt. Perfect for a quick and easy lunch or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Chicken Salad Ingredients
- 16 oz Cooked Chicken Breast
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp Greek Yogurt
- 1/3 cup Grapes, halved
- 2 stalks Celery, diced
- 3 tbsp Walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 tsp Thyme
- 1 pinch Black Pepper, to taste
- 1 pinch Sea Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Shred Chicken: Shred the cooked chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and transfer them into a large mixing bowl to prepare the base of the salad.
- Combine Ingredients: Add mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, halved grapes, diced celery, chopped walnuts, and thyme to the shredded chicken. Gently fold all the ingredients together until well combined to ensure even flavor distribution.
- Season and Chill: Taste the salad mixture and season with black pepper and sea salt as desired. Once seasoned, cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator to chill until ready to serve, allowing flavors to meld.
Notes
- For extra crunch, toast the walnuts before adding them to the salad.
- Grapes can be substituted with dried cranberries or apple chunks for variety.
- Use Greek yogurt for a healthier creamy texture and added protein.
- This salad can also be served on a bed of lettuce or as a sandwich filling.
- Make ahead and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
