Creamy Chicken Cranberry Grape Salad

Creamy Chicken Cranberry Grape Salad

🥘 Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup green grapes, halved
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup pecans, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, finely diced

For the Dressing

  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken

  • Cook and cool the chicken.
  • Shred it into thin strands using two forks.

2️⃣ Mix the Dressing

  • In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir until smooth and creamy.

3️⃣ Add the Ingredients

  • Add shredded chicken to the bowl.
  • Mix in grapes, dried cranberries, pecans, and celery.

4️⃣ Combine

  • Toss everything gently until the chicken is evenly coated with the dressing.

5️⃣ Chill

  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.

6️⃣ Serve

  • Serve cold in meal-prep containers, on croissants, in wraps, or over lettuce.

❓ Q & A

Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
✅ Yes! It stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Q: Can I use rotisserie chicken?
✅ Absolutely. Rotisserie chicken works perfectly and saves time.

Q: Can I substitute the pecans?
✅ Yes, walnuts, almonds, or cashews are great alternatives.

🍽️ Servings: 6–8

🔥 Calories: Approximately 320–380 per serving.

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