Chicken Salad With Bacon And Red Grapes Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Start by cooking the bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove from the skillet and let it cool before crumbling it into small pieces.
• STEP 2.In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, and red grapes. Toss gently to mix everything together.
• STEP 3.In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
• STEP 4.Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
• STEP 5.Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
• STEP 6.When ready to serve, give the salad a final toss and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve on a bed of lettuce or in a sandwich.

Cooking Tips

• For extra flavor, you can add some chopped fresh herbs like parsley or dill to the salad.
• If you prefer a lighter dressing, you can substitute Greek yogurt for some or all of the mayonnaise.
• To make this salad ahead of time, you can prepare all the ingredients and store them separately. Mix everything together just before serving.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover chicken salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Serve the chicken salad chilled or at room temperature.
• This chicken salad is versatile and can be served as a main dish, a side dish, or in a sandwich.