Chicken salad with walnuts and grapes is a sweet and savory delight that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. This crowd-pleasing salad is perfect for using leftover or freshly grilled chicken!
Chicken salad with grapes is a classic American dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is made with shredded chicken, grapes, celery, mayonnaise, and other spices. The grapes add a sweetness and tartness to the salad, while the celery provides a crunch. The mayonnaise helps to bind everything together and gives the salad a creamy texture. Chicken salad with grapes can be served on bread, crackers, or lettuce leaves. It can also be used as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.
Lately, I have been trying to eat lower-carb lunches. I am a self-proclaimed “carb-aholic” that has been sticking to higher protein meals. Let me tell you, it is not so easy!! Surprisingly, even my picky kids appreciated this quick meal that is perfect for busy school nights.
Ingredients for Chunky Chicken Salad
- Chicken – The chicken is the main protein in the salad. It provides a savory flavor and texture.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil – The olive oil helps to cook the chicken evenly and prevents it from sticking to the pan.
- Seasonings – The seasonings add flavor to the chicken.
- Celery – The celery adds a crunch and a slightly bitter flavor to the salad.
- Walnuts – The walnuts add a nutty flavor and texture to the salad.
- Onion – The onion adds a sweetness and a slight bite to the salad.
- Grapes – The green grapes add a sweetness and a tartness to the salad.
- Dried Cranberries – The cranberries add a sweetness and a tartness to the salad.
- Mayonnaise – The mayonnaise helps to bind the salad together and gives it a creamy texture.
When all these ingredients are combined, they create a delicious and satisfying chicken salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
How to Make Chicken Salad With Grapes and Walnuts
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, grapes, walnuts, celery, onion, mayonnaise, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir to combine until well-mixed.
- Serve on bread, crackers, or lettuce leaves.
Chicken Salad Variations
- You can use any type of chicken you like, such as cooked chicken breast, chicken thighs, or rotisserie chicken. Sometimes I mass-batch grill my chicken which works out nicely for this salad.
- If you don’t have any grapes, you can use another type of fruit, such as apples, pears, or berries.
- You can also add other ingredients to your chicken salad, such as dried raisins, chopped pecans, or shredded cheese.
Grapes provide an extra boost of moisture and sweetness to a chicken salad. Make sure you at least slice the grapes in half. If they’re large grapes, it’s better to cut then into quarters instead.
How to Store Chicken Salad
- Refrigerate chicken salad immediately after making it. Do not leave it at room temperature for more than two hours.
- Store chicken salad in an airtight container. This will help to prevent the growth of bacteria.
- Chicken salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- If you are not going to eat the chicken salad within three days, you can freeze it. Freeze it in an airtight container for up to two months.
When you are ready to eat the chicken salad, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight. Do not thaw it at room temperature.
More Chicken Salad Recipes
Chicken Salad with Grapes, Cranberries, & Walnuts Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
- 2 tbsps sweet onion diced
- 1 cup green or red grapes sliced
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
Chicken
- 1 1/2 lbs white meat chicken breast cubed
- 1 tablespoon EVOO *to pan- fry chicken
- 3/4 cup Hellmann’s Mayo
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Season the chicken breast with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add oil to a medium skillet, and then chicken breast.
- Pan-fry seasoned chicken for 7-10 minutes until clear juices run free.
- In a large bowl, add chicken,grapes, cranberries, walnuts, onions, celery, and mayonnaise.
- Toss all ingredients until combined.
- Place in refrigerator for at least 1 hour to chill.
That sounds wicked tasty! I eat A LOT of chicken salad, but I have never had it like this. Yum.
This is one of my most favorite meals at lunch! I love to make it all the time. The green grapes make it just the right tang!
i could just dive into your salad! That looks amazing, and I absolutely LOVE that you added grapes and cranberries to it!
That sounds so good! I love the flavors you chose for this chicken salad. It sounds so fancy!
I love the addition of grapes and cranberries in this salad. It gives it just the right amount of sweet. Sounds awesome!
Yum, that reminds me of a salad my Grandma used to make for family events. Will give it a try soon.
Oh this sounds delicious! We are big fans of chicken salad. I could see enjoying this on a croissant.
I have been wanting to try the Freshworks containers and see what I think. Everyone I know who has tried them said they worked fantastically. Your chicken salad recipe reminds me of the kind I used to have when I was little. Brings back great (and yummy) memories!
Ooooo…. I have a love affair with food storage containers! And your chicken salad… it simply screams holidays!
Oh this sounds delicious! I love being able to use fresh produce in fun new ways. Awesome idea!
This recipe looks so delicious and easy to make. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make this on the weekend. I am sure it will be a big hit.
I love those Rubbermaid tubs! They’re so handy! That chicken salad sounds delicious. I haven’t had my own in a while!
That salad sounds amazing. I love these Rubbermaid containers as well. I own some of them and they’re great.
This chicken salad with green grapes look delicious! I have had chicken salad with red, but not green grapes.
I love Fresh Works products. They work great. And this chicken salad looks yummy.
Chicken salad is my favorite! I am loving this recipe!
Add in some celery and you’ve got a believer in me! I love fancy chicken salads!
I’ve seen these at the grocery store and wondered if they really do work. I’m so glad to hear they do because veggies always go bad at our house and there’s nothing else I want more to keep – especially for snacks for the kids!
What a tasty salad! I love a good salad that will fill me up and this sounds like the perfect one.
This salad looks SO good! And I love how easy it is to make!!
I would store Strawberries and salad.
This is delicious! Thanks for the recipe and I’ll be making it again and again.
I made this a week ago and have just enough for one more sandwich. Just sous vide the chicken to make another batch.
Delicious and my wife loves it too.
Thanks
Dan I.