This chicken salad with grapes is the perfect summer salad. Bring it along to a potluck, BBQ, or holiday gathering and serve it up on a crisp lettuce leaf or sandwich bun. I make this chicken salad often and eat it straight from the bowl!
With summer upon us, I eat all different types of salads. Besides this chicken salad, one of my favorite potluck take-along is my broccoli salad. Oh and of course, Nana’s Macaroni Salad!
Chicken Salad with Grapes Recipe
I remember the first time I tried a chicken salad recipe with red grapes in it. I had never heard of this combination.
Ingredients for Chicken Salad with Grapes
- 3 c. cooked chicken (or 3 cans)
- 1 1/2 cups red seedless grapes halved
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 1/3 cup sliced green onion
- 3/4 cup light mayonnaise (you could try substituting Greek yogurt if you prefer)
- pinch of dried ginger
- 1/2 tsp. salt (or salt and pepper to taste)
Note: Many recipes use pickle relish, but I prefer onion and celery. You could certainly use pickle relish if you prefer.
Kitchen Tip:
- For this recipe, you can use a store-bought rotisserie chicken, leftover shredded chicken or cooked chicken breasts. I prefer the ease and convenience of a rotisserie chicken. Simply cut the breast meat off the bird and cut it into cubes. I use the remainder of the chicken to make enchiladas.
- I enjoy eating this chicken salad right out of the bowl, but if you are serving it at a potluck or bridal shower, serve each serving on a bed lettuce.
How to Make Chicken Salad with Grapes
- Combine mayonnaise, ginger, chopped pecans, and salt in mixing bowl.
- Stir in chicken, grapes, celery, and green onion.
Serve on a lettuce leaf or sandwich buns.
I challenge you to go ahead and bring this salad to your next gathering. You’ll get rave reviews and multiple requests for the recipe!
More appetizer ideas
Need more appetizer ideas for your next work gathering or holiday get-together? Check out some of our favorites here on Amanda’s Cookin’.
- Gouda and Sun-Dried Tomato Cheese Ball – perfect with sturdy cracker and travels well.
- Tuna Pasta Salad – probably one of my favorite go-to salad recipes.
- Pineapple Salsa – beautifully presented in a halved pineapple, this is ideal for a summer party!
- Tortellini Pesto Pasta Salad – a really nice and light tasting dish that’s great for lunch.
- Cream Cheese Fruit Dip – such a favorite around here! Serve it with all sorts of fresh fruit.
- Cowboy Caviar – this chunky salsa-type snack is great served with tortilla chips.
- Rainbow Summer Pasta Salad – we love how this pasta salad brings out so many gorgeous colors!
- Pepperoni Pizza Puffs – such a fun snack for after school or for movie night.
- Grilled Corn and Zucchini Salad – another summertime favorite, this makes a great barbecue accompaniment.
- Mom’s Potato Salad – it’s always a huge hit at parties and potlucks and I wouldn’t host a barbecue without it.
- Shrimp Salad – You can bundle this shrimp salad into lettuce leaves, snuggle it in between a bun or sliced croissant, or serve it by the scoopful.
Nutritional information for this recipe can be found below. This chicken salad is low in saturated fat and calories and tastes delicious!
Chicken Salad with Grapes
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Print It Rate ItIngredients
- ¾ cup light mayonnaise
- pinch of dried ginger
- ½ tsp. salt
- 3 cup cooked chicken or 3 cans
- 1 ½ cup red seedless grapes halved
- 1 cup sliced celery
- ⅓ cup sliced green onion
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Things You'll Need
Before You Begin
- For this recipe, you can use a store-bought rotisserie chicken, leftover shredded chicken or cooked chicken breasts. I prefer the ease and convenience of a rotisserie chicken. Simply cut the breast meat off the bird and cut it into cubes. I use the remainder of the chicken to make enchiladas.
- I enjoy eating this chicken salad right out of the bowl, but if you are serving it at a potluck or bridal shower, serve each serving on a bed lettuce.
Instructions
- Combine mayonnaise, ginger and salt in large mixing bowl
- Stir in chicken, grapes, celery, green onion, and pecans.
- Serve on a lettuce leaf or sandwich buns.
Nutrition
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This post was originally published on this blog on June 8, 2009.
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Shirley Nelson says
I agree with Katherine Hepburn! 😀 But seriously I love chicken salad. This recipe sounds delicious. Adding a pinch of ginger sounds like a good idea. I can’t wait to try this recipe.
Jan Bryant says
I made this recipe yesterday and it’s the best chicken salad I’ve ever made. It’s a cool meal for a summer day.
Lora says
This is delicious, I have never eaten this before. This is perfect for any time of the year. This is my new favorite salad..
Thank you for the recipe.
Amanda Davis says
So glad you loved it as much as we do!