Cold Lemon-Dill Chicken Salad with Grapes and Walnuts

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

A refreshing, creamy chicken salad perfect for picnic sandwiches or atop mixed greens, featuring tender chicken breast, crisp grapes, and crunchy walnuts dressed in a zesty lemon-dill mayo. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs cooked chicken breast, red seedless grapes, celery stalks for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
• 1 cup halved red seedless grapes
• 2 finely chopped celery stalks
• 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast, 1 cup halved red seedless grapes, 2 finely chopped celery stalks, and 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts evenly.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until smooth and creamy.
3. Step 3: Pour the lemon-dill mayonnaise dressing over the chicken mixture and fold gently until all ingredients are coated evenly, about 30 seconds. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for flavors to meld.