Sonoma Chicken Salad
A delightful blend of flavors combining juicy chicken, crisp celery, sweet grapes, and crunchy almonds, perfect for quick lunches or light dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free variations available
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- Lettuce leaves for serving
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine chicken and vegetables: In a large bowl, add the diced cooked chicken, diced celery, halved grapes, sliced green onions, and slivered almonds.
- Prepare the dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Mix together: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Stir gently until all ingredients are well coated and evenly mixed.
- Season: Taste the salad and season with salt and pepper as needed. Adjust the seasoning based on your preference.
- Serve: Spoon the Sonoma Chicken Salad onto fresh lettuce leaves. Enjoy immediately or chill in the refrigerator for later.
Notes
Let the salad sit in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together. Use fresh herbs or lemon for added flavor.