Juicy chicken salad with crisp grapes

This Juicy Chicken Salad with Crisp Grapes is a refreshing, creamy, and protein-packed dish perfect for lunches, picnics, or light dinners. It combines tender, juicy chicken with sweet, crisp grapes, crunchy celery, and toasted nuts in a creamy yet light dressing. The balance of sweet and savory flavors makes this salad irresistible, and it can be served in lettuce wraps, on sandwiches, or over a bed of greens.

Ingredients
For the Salad

2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

1 cup seedless grapes, halved (red or green)

½ cup celery, finely chopped

¼ cup red onion, finely diced

¼ cup toasted almonds or pecans, chopped

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

For the Dressing

⅓ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tsp honey (optional, for extra sweetness)

½ tsp garlic powder

Salt and black pepper to taste

Optional Additions

¼ cup dried cranberries or chopped apples for extra sweetness

1 tbsp poppy seeds for texture

½ tsp smoked paprika for a subtle depth of flavor
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