Simplified Festive Chicken Salad (Printable Version)

Tender chicken mixed with grapes, nuts, and a zesty dressing in crisp lettuce cups.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken & Salad

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
02 - 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
03 - 1/2 cup red grapes, halved
04 - 1/4 cup dried cranberries
05 - 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped
06 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

07 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
08 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1 teaspoon honey
11 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
12 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ For Serving

13 - 6 large lettuce leaves (butter lettuce or romaine)
14 - Fresh parsley or dill, chopped (optional)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a large bowl, mix the chicken, celery, grapes, dried cranberries, toasted nuts, and spring onions until well incorporated.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and homogenous.
03 - Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Taste the mixture and add additional salt or pepper as desired for balanced flavor.
05 - Spoon the chicken salad evenly into each lettuce leaf to create individual cups.
06 - Optionally garnish with fresh parsley or dill and serve immediately for optimal freshness.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Freezer friendly
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of curry powder or smoked paprika to the dressing.
  • Substitute rotisserie chicken for convenience.
03 -
  • Replace nuts with toasted seeds for a nut free version.
  • Serve immediately for best freshness.
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