Nani's Favorite Crunchy Chicken Salad

Name: Nani's Favorite Crunchy Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced; 1/2 cup celery, diced small; 1/2 cup red grapes, halved; 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted; 1/3 cup Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; Salt and black pepper to taste

This is a fresh, bright chicken salad that tastes wonderful in a sandwich or over a bed of greens.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 20, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

0 minutes

Total

15 minutes

Serves

There is something so satisfying about a good chicken salad. It is one of my favorite things to make when I want a healthy lunch that feels special but takes very little time to put together.

My secret is to use a mix of textures. The combination of juicy grapes and crunchy almonds really brings the whole dish to life. If you have time, try to let it chill in the fridge for an hour before serving so the flavors can mingle.

🧺 Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
1/2 cup celery, diced small
1/2 cup red grapes, halved
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/3 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Salt and black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Place the cooked chicken, diced celery, halved grapes, and toasted almonds into a large mixing bowl.
2
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and chopped parsley until smooth.
3
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir gently until everything is evenly coated.
4
Taste your salad and add a pinch of salt and pepper to suit your preference.
5
Serve immediately or cover and store in the refrigerator until you are ready to eat.

💡 Tips

This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to three days in an airtight container. If you want to keep the almonds extra crunchy, stir them in right before you serve the dish.

#Healthy #High Protein #Lunch

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