Description
This comforting rotisserie chicken salad is a quick, nourishing meal perfect for busy days. By using pre-cooked rotisserie chicken, you save time without compromising on flavor. Featuring the perfect balance of savory shredded chicken, crisp celery, and juicy seedless grapes, this salad is elevated with a light, whipped cream-enhanced dressing. It is a sophisticated yet easy dish that serves as an excellent foundation for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or a fresh garden salad.
Ingredients
1 whole rotisserie chicken, shredded (skin and bones removed)
1 cup fresh celery, finely chopped
1 cup seedless grapes, halved
1/2 cup almonds, slivered
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup whipped cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded rotisserie chicken, finely chopped celery, halved grapes, and slivered almonds.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, whipped cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and velvety.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture.
Gently fold the ingredients together until the chicken is evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For a lighter version, replace the whipped cream with plain Greek yogurt. You can toast the almonds in a dry pan for a few minutes before adding for extra depth of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg