This quick and easy Chicken Salad with Grapes is made with cubed rotisserie chicken, crisp and juicy grapes, toasted almonds, and a simple creamy dressing. It’s so so good.
If you love hearty and delicious salads, then you should try this Chicken Pasta Salad and Easy Antipasto Salad (low carb).
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Recipe Details
This Chicken Salad with Grapes is such a delicious and healthy way to enjoy a chicken salad sandwich minus the bread. I love how satisfying and flavorful this recipe is.
- TASTE: This dish is full of savory chicken, sweet grapes, tangy yogurt, and tangy Dijon mustard. The flavors dance in your mouth.
- TEXTURE: From the crunchy almonds and creamy dressing, to the crispy bites of the celery and grapes, this chicken salad is so good.
- TIME: This no-cook recipe takes just 20 minutes to prepare.
- EASE: Using rotisserie chicken makes this Chicken Salad with Grapes quick and easy.
What You’ll Need
Ingredient Notes
- Chicken- Rotisserie chicken is a great way to save prep time on this salad. But if you want to use chicken breasts and/or thighs you cook yourself, that’s fine, too. Just let them cool first.
- Greek yogurt- This adds protein, but also a thick, creamy texture to the dressing. It’s also deliciously tangy.
- Grapes- Red or green, either work fine. Look for plump, unblemished grapes still on the vine.
- Romaine lettuce- These are crisp and big enough to easily turn into a wrap. You can get a head of romaine or just use the romaine hearts that are sold separately.
Add-ins and Substitutions
- Make it low carb– You can also make this recipe into a keto chicken lettuce wrap by taking out the grapes (since they are higher in carbs) and replacing them with more almonds or celery.
- Substitute other nuts- You can make this dish with walnuts, cashews, or pecans in place of the almonds.
- Make it lighter- If you want to cut some of the calories, make sure to use only the white meat of the chicken and substitute the mayonnaise with all Greek yogurt.
- Add dried fruit- You can use dried cranberries, raisins, apricots, or cherries to give extra sweetness to your salad.
How to Make Chicken Salad with Grapes
- Make the dressing. In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and garlic. Set aside.
- Chop all your salad ingredients. Cut the rotisserie chicken into small cubes and try using as much of the breast before cutting into the dark meat. Roughly chop the almonds, onion, celery, and slice the grapes in half.
Pro Tip: The rotisserie chicken is easier to cut when it’s hot, so do this step while it’s warm rather than straight from the fridge.
- Mix in the dressing. Place all the chopped ingredients in a bowl and toss them together. Then add the dressing and mix it into the salad. Now, Season with salt and pepper according to your liking. Fill each romaine lettuce leaf with this chicken salad with grapes and serve.
Recipe Tips
- Make sure the chicken is cold- Chill the rotisserie chicken pieces a little before adding them to the salad. Hot chicken would melt the dressing and wilt the lettuce leaves.
- Use Greek yogurt- This thicker yogurt variety will give your dressing a very creamy texture. Use plain rather than any flavor to get the best tangy taste.
- Cut the vegetables small- Dice the celery, almonds, and onion smaller than the chunks of chicken. Also half the grapes so you don’t get a mouthful of just one ingredient.
- Only prepare what you plan to serve- Since the lettuce will wilt over time, only make as many lettuce wraps as you’ll use in a day. Assembly is nice and quick anyway.
FAQs
The most preferred types of lettuces would be bib, butter, or iceberg. I personally love the crunchiness of romaine, therefore that’s why I used it for this recipe.
Chicken Salad with Grapes goes great with salads, chips, pasta, pickles, fresh fruit, vegetable crudites, and cheese.
Serving Suggestions
This Chicken Salad with Grapes is versatile and can be served with tons of other dishes. Here are some tasty ideas to consider.
- Salad: Add this salad on top of a Spinach Pomegranate Salad, Best Broccoli Cranberry Salad Recipe, or alongside a Easy Antipasto Salad (low carb).
- Bread: Serve it between slices of toasted Buttery Brioche Bread, Rustic Bread Recipe (overnight), or on a Brioche Bun (VIDEO).
- Grains: Pair it with Quinoa Fried Rice Recipe, Wild Brown Rice, farro, millet, or Garlicky Israeli Couscous.
- Pasta: Serve it along with Spaghetti with Zucchini and Garlic, Easy Penne Alla Vodka, or Baked Feta Pasta (TikTok Viral Recipe.)
Make This Recipe in Advance
Make ahead: The chicken salad filling can be made a day in advance. Just make sure to keep it in a covered bowl until ready to eat. However, I wouldn’t recommend filling it into the lettuce until right before serving.
Storing: You can store this Chicken Salad with Grapes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If you have already filled the lettuce leaves with it, then it should be eaten within one day.
Freeze: It’s not recommended that you freeze this salad as the dressing and some of the vegetables don’t defrost well.
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Full Recipe Instructions
Chicken Salad With Grapes
Ingredients
For the dressing
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove pressed
For the chicken filling
- 4 cups rotisserie chicken breast
- 1/3 cup almonds (toasted)
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 1/2 cup celery
- 1/2 cup red grapes
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 6 romaine lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and garlic. Set aside.
- Cut the rotisserie chicken into small cubes. Try using as much of the breast before cutting into the dark meat.
- Roughly chop the toasted almonds, red onion, celery, and slice the grapes in half.
- Place all the chopped ingredients in a bowl and toss to combine.
- Add the dressing and mix it into the salad. Season with salt and pepper according to your liking. Serve chilled on its own or sandwiched between toasted croissants or even as a lettuce wrap.
Notes
- Make sure the chicken is cold- Chill the rotisserie chicken pieces a little before adding them to the salad. Hot chicken would melt the dressing and wilt the lettuce leaves.
- Use Greek yogurt- This thicker yogurt variety will give your dressing a very creamy texture. Use plain rather than any flavor to get the best tangy taste.
- Cut the vegetables small- Dice the celery, almonds, and onion smaller than the chunks of chicken. Also half the grapes so you don’t get a mouthful of just one ingredient.
- Only prepare what you plan to serve- Since the lettuce will wilt over time, only make as many lettuce wraps as you’ll use in a day. Assembly is nice and quick anyway.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally posted on Aug 23, 2016, but we have tweaked a bit since then.
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Anna says
Is that 343 calories for the full recipe or for one serving?
simplyhomecooked says
Hi Anna, that is for 1 serving. This full recipe makes 6 servings. So if you make smaller or bigger lettuce wraps then it will change your calories per serving. I hope you love this chicken lettuce wrap recipe 🙂