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Grandma Betty's Chicken Salad Recipe - The Best Chicken Salad

Grandma Betty's Chicken Salad Recipe in my opinion is the best Chicken Salad ever!  With green grapes and pineapple for sweetness and celery and slivered almonds for crunchiness, you'll jazz up a rotisserie chicken in the most delicious way possible.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Entree, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken salad without eggs, chicken salad without mustard, creamy chicken salad, grandma's chicken salad recipe, the best chicken salad
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 91kcal
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked, cubed chicken
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup green grapes, halved
  • 1 cup pineapple tidbits, drained
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
    Grandma Betty's Chicken Salad Recipe in my opinion is the best Chicken Salad ever!  With green grapes and pineapple for sweetness and celery and slivered almonds for crunchiness, you'll jazz up a rotisserie chicken in the most delicious way possible.
  • If the chicken salad seems dry, add a little bit more mayo and/or sour cream to desired creaminess.
    Grandma Betty's Chicken Salad Recipe in my opinion is the best Chicken Salad ever!  With green grapes and pineapple for sweetness and celery and slivered almonds for crunchiness, you'll jazz up a rotisserie chicken in the most delicious way possible.
  • Serve immediately, or refrigerate for a couple hours to let the flavors meld.
  • Eat as is, on a sandwich, croissant, crackers, etc.
    Grandma Betty's Chicken Salad Recipe in my opinion is the best Chicken Salad ever!  With green grapes and pineapple for sweetness and celery and slivered almonds for crunchiness, you'll jazz up a rotisserie chicken in the most delicious way possible.

Notes

  • Rotisserie chicken is the easiest, most flavorful chicken for Grandma's Chicken Salad recipe.  Remove the skin and bones, and cube both the white and dark meat
  • If the green grapes are extra big, cut into thirds or quarters.
  • To toast the slivered almonds, add to a dry skillet over medium high heat, stir until lightly browned.
  • Eat classic chicken salad with a fork, on a croissant, on a sandwich, crackers or anyway you please.
  • Can't find pineapple tidbits? Cut pineapple chunks into smaller pieces. 
  • If the chicken salad seems dry, add a little more mayo or sour cream to your desired creaminess.
  • This is the perfect chicken salad recipe for bridal showers, baby showers, Easter, or just a plain day at home.
  • Love chicken salad but short on time? This this super easy Chicken Salad (with canned chicken)
  • The nutritional information below is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.3mg