Rand Park Pavilion Picnic Chicken Salad with Fresh Herbs and Citrus Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

A refreshing chicken salad perfect for outdoor picnics, combining roasted chicken with crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and a bright citrus vinaigrette. This american-inspired chicken ready in about 15 minutes pairs diced cooked chicken breast, medium diced celery stalks, halved red grapes 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

• 3 cups diced cooked chicken breast
• 2 medium diced celery stalks
• 1 cup halved red grapes
• 3 chopped green onions
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 1 tsp honey
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 cups mixed salad greens

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups diced cooked chicken breast, 2 diced celery stalks, 1 cup halved red grapes, 3 chopped green onions, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill.
2. Step 2: In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp orange zest, 1 tsp honey, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until smooth and well blended.
3. Step 3: Pour the citrus vinaigrette over the chicken mixture and gently fold to coat all ingredients evenly.
4. Step 4: Serve the chicken salad over 4 cups of mixed salad greens, making it a perfect light meal for a picnic or outdoor gathering.