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Creamy, dreamy chicken salad with grapes for a little juicy pop of sweetness! This sandwich is a dream come true for lunch, easy to make ahead, and insanely good on a croissant!
Not me considering a chicken salad sandwich my main food group of the summer.
It’s The Juicy Pop of Grapes For Me.
There are plenty of reasons to love summer, even if it does only seem to last for about 3 minutes here in the Midwest. And, yes, most of those 3 minutes do happen to be spent complaining about the humidity. 😑
But, humidity aside, summer is pretty great. Slow mornings. Lazy days by the pool. Meals cooked out on the grill or just served up cold, because I’m not turning the oven on, absolutely not, have you lost your mind?
This chicken salad recipe with grapes (!!!) is one of those fav summer meals that is perfect on a hot day.
We use cold shredded chicken (perfect use for that Costco rotisserie chicken), a little mayo to give it richness, some celery and red onion for crunch, and then we take it over the top by stirring in buttery pecans and sweet red grapes.
Weirded out by fruit in your chicken salad? I was too, initially, but I’m a full convert now. I do love a good solidly savory version too though – like my dill pickle chicken salad.
What Readers are Saying!
“Absolutely incredible! I particularly love the different textures. And it’s easy to make and had everything on hand.” – Christine S.
3 Reasons You’ll Love This REcipe:
- Summer Savior: We’re not standing over a hot stove tonight. Whip up these sandwiches, serve with a side of chips, and enjoy the summer evening.
- Meal Prep: Make a big batch to keep in the fridge and you’ve got lunch or dinner ready for the week.
- Customizable: Swap in slivered almonds for the pecans, try green grapes instead of red for something more tart, use green onions instead of red. I love when I can tweak a recipe to use what I have in the kitchen!
Ingredient Notes:
Shredded Chicken – I’m using pre-cooked shredded chicken in this chicken salad recipe. I like to make a huge batch in the crockpot for meals like this, but this is also a great time to snag a rotisserie chicken from the store.
Mayonnaise – This is the base of our dressing. You’ll also mix in some parsley, salt, pepper to make the chicken salad dressing. Not a fan of mayo? Follow our Greek yogurt chicken salad recipe instead!
Grapes & Pecans – The sweetness of the grapes pairs so well with the savory flavors going on here and the pecans add a perfect buttery crunch.
Veggies – Some celery and red onion will add extra crunchy flavor to the salad.
Croissants – Totally optional, but highly recommended! White bread or toast also work great. A lettuce wrap or a fork is a great lower carb option.
How To Make This Chicken Salad Recipe With Grapes:
Shred the chicken, chop the onion and celery, and halve the grapes. Add it all to a mixing bowl with the rest of the ingredients.
Give everything a big stir, taste, and season with additional salt and pepper if you think it needs it. Chill until you’re ready to devour!
Helpful Tip
Like your chicken salad extra saucy? An extra dollop of mayo is easy to stir right in!
FAQs:
This chicken salad with grapes should last for about 4 to 5 days in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.
We like to give this at least an hour in the fridge for everything to reach the same temperature and to let the flavors all blend together. However, you can absolutely serve this right after mixing it together, but be sure to start with cold chicken.
More Easy Chicken Recipes:
Chicken is always a hit with the family and these easy chicken recipes are sure to keep dinner interesting!
- Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings: Quick to throw together and so savory!
- Chicken Spaghetti: A favorite with my kids!
- Parmesan Crusted Chicken: Simple and classic.
- Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas: The air fryer keeps things quick and mess free.
- Balsamic Chicken: This one packs so much flavor!
- Chicken Drumsticks: Simple baked chicken legs are perfect for dinner!
Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- ½ – 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup chopped celery
- ½ cup halved grapes
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons minced parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked pepper
- 4 Croissants
Instructions
- Add the chicken, 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, celery, grapes, pecans, onion, parsley, salt, and pepper to a mixing bowl and stir well to combine.
- Add additional mayonnaise if you’d like a wetter consistency.
- Store covered in the fridge for 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
- Divide evenly between 4 croissants.
Stacy Randell says
I really like this recipe. I didn’t have red onion, so I used yellow onion instead. I toasted the pecans prior to adding them. It is very delicious. Thanks for the recipe.
Karly Campbell says
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the review, Stacy!