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Fruity Chicken Salad Recipe: Sweet and Savory Perfection with Grapes and Almonds

A bright, easy chicken salad combining tender chicken, sweet grapes, mandarin oranges and crunchy almonds in a creamy dressing.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup halved seedless grapes
  • 1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds
  • 11 ounces mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon grated onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • butter lettuce or romaine leaves for serving

Instructions

  • Place the chopped cooked chicken, chopped celery, halved grapes, chopped toasted almonds, and drained mandarin oranges in a large mixing bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, grated onion, and salt until smooth.
  • Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently fold until everything is evenly coated.
  • Spoon the chicken salad onto butter lettuce or romaine leaves and serve.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Notes

  • Use rotisserie or leftover roasted chicken to save time.
  • Toast almonds in a dry skillet until fragrant for best flavor.
  • Drain canned mandarin oranges well to avoid a watery salad.
  • Adjust salt to taste after mixing.