Creamy, crunchy, and refreshing, Grape and Chicken Salad is a beloved staple of Southern potlucks, bridal showers, and summer lunches. Combining tender chicken breast chunks with juicy seedless red and green grapes, crisp celery, and toasted pecans in a rich mayonnaise and Greek yogurt dressing, it offers the ultimate contrast of sweet and savory flavors.
The secret to a show-stopping chicken salad is halving the grapes so they release just enough sweet juice into the creamy dressing while making every single bite easy to scoop.
Here is how to make authentic Southern Grape and Chicken Salad at home:
đź“‹ THE RECIPE
Prep time: 20 mins | Chill time: 30 mins | Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
The Main Ingredients:
3 cups cooked chicken breast (diced or shredded)
1½ cups seedless red and green grapes (cut in half)
1 cup celery (finely diced)
½ cup pecans (toasted and roughly chopped)
ÂĽ cup green onions or red onion (finely minced)
The Creamy Dressing: