This chicken salad with grapes is the perfect summer salad. Bring it along to a potluck, BBQ, or holiday gathering and serve it up on a crisp lettuce leaf or sandwich bun. I make this chicken salad often and eat it straight from the bowl!

With summer upon us, I eat all different types of salads. Besides this chicken salad, one of my favorite potluck take-along is my broccoli salad. Oh and of course, Nana’s Macaroni Salad!

Chicken Salad with Grapes Recipe

I remember the first time I tried a chicken salad recipe with red grapes in it. I had never heard of this combination.

I used to work in a large office, and whenever there was a birthday, everyone brought in food. My boss always brought her spinach dip and another coworker was known for bringing bagels and cream cheese. One day there was a large bowl of chicken salad with grapes. Everyone told me that it was great. Young and still in my twenties I hadn’t experienced too much yet, and definitely hadn’t tried this. After trying a small bowl I was an instant fan of these flavors. chicken salad with grapes on a bed of lettuce

chicken salad with grapes on a bed of lettuce

This chicken salad is perfect for any kind of party. Birthday, retirement, Fourth of July, Memorial Day, family reunions, work parties, and the list goes on. It’s a fresh mix of cooked chicken, chopped pecans, halved grapes, mayo, celery and green onion. ingredients for making chicken salad with grapes

ingredients for making chicken salad with grapes

Ingredients for Chicken Salad with Grapes

3 c. cooked chicken (or 3 cans)
1 1/2 cups red seedless grapes halved
1 cup sliced celery
1/3 cup sliced green onion
3/4 cup light mayonnaise (you could try substituting Greek yogurt if you prefer)
pinch of dried ginger
1/2 tsp. salt (or salt and pepper to taste)

Note: Many recipes use pickle relish, but I prefer onion and celery. You could certainly use pickle relish if you prefer.

Kitchen Tip:

For this recipe, you can use a store-bought rotisserie chicken, leftover shredded chicken or cooked chicken breasts. I prefer the ease and convenience of a rotisserie chicken. Simply cut the breast meat off the bird and cut it into cubes. I use the remainder of the chicken to make enchiladas.
I enjoy eating this chicken salad right out of the bowl, but if you are serving it at a potluck or bridal shower, serve each serving on a bed lettuce.

Helpful Kitchen Tools

Measuring cups and spoons
Chef’s knife
Cutting board
Large bowl

How to Make Chicken Salad with Grapes

Combine mayonnaise, ginger, chopped pecans, and salt in mixing bowl.
Stir in chicken, grapes, celery, and green onion.

Serve on a lettuce leaf or sandwich buns.

I challenge you to go ahead and bring this salad to your next gathering. You’ll get rave reviews and multiple requests for the recipe!

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Creamy Tortellini Pesto Pasta Salad – a really nice and light tasting dish that’s great for lunch.
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Rainbow Summer Pasta Salad – we love how this pasta salad brings out so many gorgeous colors!
Pepperoni Pizza Puffs – such a fun snack for after school or for movie night.
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Mom’s Potato Salad – it’s always a huge hit at parties and potlucks and I wouldn’t host a barbecue without it.
Shrimp Salad – You can bundle this shrimp salad into lettuce leaves, snuggle it in between a bun or sliced croissant, or serve it by the scoopful.