Simplified Festive Chicken Salad (Printable)

Tender chicken, fresh fruits, and crunchy nuts served in crisp lettuce cups for a festive touch.

# What You 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 black pepper, to taste

→ For Serving

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

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, mix chicken, celery, grapes, dried cranberries, toasted nuts, and spring onions until well distributed.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and homogeneous.
03 - Pour dressing over the chicken mixture and fold gently to coat all ingredients evenly without breaking the fruit or nuts.
04 - Taste and modify salt or pepper if necessary to achieve balanced flavor.
05 - Spoon the dressed chicken salad evenly into each lettuce leaf, forming individual cups ready for serving.
06 - Optionally sprinkle chopped fresh parsley or dill atop each cup and serve immediately to maintain crispness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare and ready in under 40 minutes
  • Gluten-Free and customizable with nuts or seeds
02 -
  • Contains eggs mayonnaise, tree nuts pecans or walnuts, and dairy Greek yogurt
  • For nut-free or dairy-free versions, substitute accordingly and check all labels for allergens
03 -
  • Use fresh grapes and nuts for the best texture and flavor
  • Make the chicken salad a few hours ahead to let flavors meld
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