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Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad

Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad is a delightful dish bursting with fresh flavors, perfect for a light meal or picnic.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Brunch, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded You can use leftover rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • 1/2 cup grapes, halved
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup almonds, sliced Feel free to add other ingredients like apples or walnuts for extra crunch.
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise For a healthier version, you can replace mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
For Serving
  • Lettuce leaves For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, grapes, celery, red onion, and almonds.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and mix well until everything is coated.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to let the flavors blend.
  5. Serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce leaves.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will be good for 3 to 4 days. Make sure to mix it well before serving again. You can prepare this salad a day ahead; just keep it in the fridge and mix it again before serving.