Carol's Chicken Salad

Carol's Chicken Salad
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    20 mins
  • SERVING
    9 People
  • VIEWS
    1.7K

Elevate your lunch game with this exquisitely balanced chicken salad. Crisp celery, sweet grapes, and nutty water chestnuts mingle with tender chicken and creamy Swiss cheese in a tangy, subtly spiced dressing. A true symphony of textures and flavors!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    10 g
  • Cholesterol
    60 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    19 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    279 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    20 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, salt, poultry seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, and lemon juice until smooth and well combined. (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, gently toss together the diced chicken, celery, green onions, water chestnuts, Swiss cheese, and halved grapes. (5 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View 3 mins Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the chicken and fruit mixture, and stir gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Be careful not to overmix. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 hrs Cover the bowl tightly and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Longer chilling (up to 2 hours) is even better! (30 minutes - 2 hours)

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a tablespoon of chopped fresh tarragon or dill to the mayonnaise mixture.
If you prefer a sweeter salad, consider using red grapes instead of green, or adding a drizzle of honey to the dressing.
Serve this chicken salad on croissants, lettuce wraps, or with your favorite crackers.
For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for half of the mayonnaise.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 557 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Jimmie Greenholt

    The lemon juice really brightens up the flavors. Will definitely make this again.

  • Yoshiko Turcotte

    I added some dried cranberries and pecans - it was a huge hit at my potluck!

  • Maurine Luettgen

    So easy to make and tastes amazing. My kids even loved it!

  • Neal Hagenes

    This is the best chicken salad I've ever made! The water chestnuts add such a nice crunch.

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