Chicken Salad
with Grapes
This quick chicken salad with grapes combines chicken and grapes with walnuts, herbs and a light lemon dressing. This is a really flavorful salad and if you use prepared store bought chicken this is a great no-cook recipe to use for a cool meal on a hot summer day.
With the simple addition of cheese you can bring an extra layer of flavor to this salad recipe. This easy chicken salad is very flexible and can be served with pasta or soup for a simple and easy meal.
Use the menu planner below for a selection of quick meal ideas for this chicken salad with grapes. Also try the ingredient exchanges to add a little more variety to this salad every time you prepare it.
2-3 servings (as a main meal)
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5 Ingredients Needed:
2 cups of cubed cooked chicken
1 cup grapes sliced in half (green or red)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 tsp dried tarragon or 1 tbsp fresh
Lemon juice to taste
Make Ahead:
- 2 cups of cubed cooked chicken
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Combine all ingredients in a bowl and allow the salad to marinate for at least one-half to one hour.
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Quick Meals - Menu Planner:
Light Meal Ideas (suitable for lunch or a light dinner):
** Serve this quick chicken salad scooped into raw radicchio leaf cups or cabbage leaf cups with a side of sweet potato chips.
** Chicken Salad with Cucumbers and Bagel Chips: Another idea is to serve this easy chicken salad over a bed of thinly sliced cucumbers sprinkled with lemon juice and olive oil with bagel chips on the side.
Main Meal Ideas:
** For a little extra flavor, serve this chicken salad with cheese chunks (goat cheese, brie, or a smoked gouda are all good) and some thick slices of hearty bread with your favorite spread and a simple soup (like tomato).
** For an easy meal, serve this chicken salad with grapes on a bed of seasoned couscous with a side of sliced tomatoes, cucumbers and mushrooms sprinkled with lemon pepper.
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Try these ingredient exchanges to vary the taste and texture of this delicious and easy chicken salad.
* Instead of Grapes:
Apples - 1 cup sliced or
Mandarin Oranges - 1 cup cut into chunks or
Pears - 1 cup diced (the pear can be slightly hard to add a nice crunch to the salad)
* Instead of Walnuts:
Pecans - 1/2 cup chopped or
Hazelnuts - 1/2 cup chopped or
Sunflower Seeds - 1/2 cup
* Instead of Dried Tarragon:
Rosemary - 1/4 tsp or to taste or
Basil - 1/4 tsp or to taste or
Thyme - 1/4 tsp or to taste.
Get fresh herbs if you can. The taste is so much fresher and potent and will bring out the flavors of the chicken and the fruit. Start with a tablespoon of fresh and adjust to taste.
* Instead of Lemon Juice:
Lime Juice - to taste or
Greek Yogurt - 1/2 cup or to desired moistness or
Sour Cream - 1/2 cup or to desired moistness
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Related Links:
Chicken Mango Sandwich Wrap
Quick and Easy Lunchbox Meals
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