Empowered Chicken Salad with Crunchy Celery and Grapes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-08 · Updated 2026-08-08

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A vibrant chicken salad mixing shredded chicken, juicy grapes, and crisp celery in a creamy dressing, perfect for a light meal or sandwich filling. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs cooked shredded chicken breast, seedless red 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.

Prep: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
1 cup, halved seedless red grapes
2 medium, diced celery stalks
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast, 1 cup halved seedless red grapes, and 2 diced medium celery stalks.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt, and 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice until smooth.
Step 3: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture, add 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, and stir gently to coat everything evenly.
Step 4: Fold in 1/4 cup chopped walnuts and 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for added texture and freshness.
Step 5: Chill the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve on greens or bread as desired.