Chicken Salad
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Six | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Salads A classic creamy chicken salad loaded with crunchy celery, sweet green grapes, toasted almonds, and crisp bacon. Tossed in a tangy mayonnaise and sour cream dressing with a splash of fresh lemon juice.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 0 mins | None | 6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 cups | Chicken Breasts | Cooked and diced |
| 2 cups | Celery | Chopped |
| 1 cup | Green Grapes | Halved |
| 1/2 cup | Almonds | Toasted |
| 4 slices | Bacon | Cooked and crumbled |
| 1 cup | Mayonnaise | None |
| 1 cup | Sour Cream | None |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Salt | None |
| 2 tbsp | Lemon Juice | Freshly squeezed |
Garnish
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| As needed | Lettuce | Leaves |
| As needed | Cantaloupe | Sliced |
Instructions
Step 1: Mixing
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the 4 cups cooked chicken breasts, 2 cups celery, 1 cup green grapes, 1/2 cup toasted almonds, and 4 slices bacon until well distributed.
Step 2: Dressing
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 cup sour cream, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp lemon juice until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated and creamy.
Step 3: Serving
- Serve the chicken salad chilled on top of fresh lettuce leaves alongside slices of sweet cantaloupe.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before serving.
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