Aldi Chicken Salad Recipe
Fresh, creamy, and flavorful! Make this easy Aldi Chicken Salad Recipe at home with tender chicken, grapes, and a deliciously simple dressing.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl (medium to large)
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Measuring cups and spoons.
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Airtight box (to store the leftovers)
- Optional (but helpful):
- A hand mixer or food processor (when you want it more shredded)
- Ice cream scoop (to divide it into portions to place on sandwiches)
Ingredients
For the Chicken Salad:
- 3 cups cooked breast of chicken diced or shredded.
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or light mayo in case you want it
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh is preferable
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste 1 teaspoon.
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup red grapes halved
- 2 celery stalks very finely chopped.
- 2 teaspoons almond or other flavor extract (optional, to make it crunchy)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or not, to garnish
Optional Add-ins:
- 1 teaspoon of honey to add some sweetness
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt to make the dressing tangier and lighter
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped green onion.
For Serving:
- Sandwich roll or lettuce wraps or croissants.
- Crackers for snacking
Instructions
Step 1: Cook Your Chicken
- And in case you do not have cooked chicken, you can make one in a hurry:
- Lightly sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Bake at 375°F, 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through (165°F inside temperature).
- Allow to cool and chop or shred into small pieces.
- (Pro Tip: You may also use rotisserie chicken, which is also a complete time saver and is equally delicious)
Step 2: Mix the Dressing
- Whisk in a large bowl add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- To give this a slight twist, a combination of honey or Greek yogurt can be added to this mix to get a slightly different flavor balance.
Step 3: Combine Everything
- Put into the bowl your chopped chicken, grapes, celery and almonds. Gently mix all until all the ingredients are well mixed and the chicken is coated evenly.
- Taste and add--perhaps a little more salt or a little more lemon juice, should you like it piquant.
Step 4: Chill and Serve
- Cover and put in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This aids in the integration of the flavours and provides the salad with a cool, refreshing feel.
- After it has been chilled, take a scoop and put it on croissants to make a sandwich, put it on a crisp piece of lettuce to make it lighter, or put it on a couple of crackers to have a quick bite.