Recipes Meat and Poultry Chicken Chicken Salad Recipes 17 Chicken Salads With Grapes By Melanie Fincher Melanie Fincher Melanie Fincher is a Birmingham, Alabama–based food writer who covers everything from cooking techniques to gadget reviews. She has nearly 7 years experience writing news and lifestyle content. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on March 2, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: sanzoe There are two camps when it come to chicken salad — those who choose to forego grapes and those who couldn't imagine having chicken salad without grapes. Personally, I fall within the latter camp, and let me tell you why: Grapes add a burst of sweet flavor in every bite of savory chicken salad. To me, grapes are an essential part of the chicken salad formula. Celery and nuts bring the crunch, chicken, mayo and mustard bring the savory, and grapes (and sometimes other fruits) bring the sweet! Looking for chicken salad recipes with grapes? Lucky for you, we've curated a collection of favorite chicken salad recipes that feature juicy grapes, and sometimes other favorite ingredients like apples, walnuts, pecans, and more. 01 of 18 Fruity Curry Chicken Salad View Recipe vicki936 Curry powder has become a popular addition to chicken salad; it's gently sweet, earthy notes mingle perfectly with mild and creamy mayonnaise. Recipe creator Karen L. Baker suggests preparing this the day before to give the flavors time to meld together. 02 of 18 Becky's Chicken Salad View Recipe sanzoe Sliced almonds, chopped celery, and sliced grapes add texture to this creamy chicken salad made with whipped cream for extra decadence and tang. 03 of 18 Carol's Chicken Salad View Recipe AllrecipesPhoto If you're looking to switch up your standard chicken salad recipe, this is a great place to start. The addition of water chestnuts and Swiss cheese bring unique flavor and texture. 04 of 18 Mendocino Chicken Salad View Recipe Allrecipes Magazine Use leftover rotisserie chicken for smoky flavor in this chicken salad, along with fresh basil, grapes, red onion, celery, and slivered almonds. Serve over toast or as a wrap in a tortilla. 05 of 18 Chicken Salad with Apples, Grapes, and Walnuts View Recipe Erin Grainger Much like grapes, apples add a burst of juicy flavor and texture to chicken salad, and almonds add crunch and nutty flavor. This recipe also incorporates vanilla yogurt to sweet things up. 06 of 18 Chicken Salad with Grapes and Apples View Recipe Arizona Desert Flower Diced red onions add bite to this otherwise sweet and fruity chicken salad made with grapes, apples, and honey mustard. 07 of 18 Best Chicken Salad Sandwich View Recipe Arizona Desert Flower Some folks say you're either a dried cranberry chicken salad person or a grape chicken salad person, but this recipe uses both! Plus, fresh green apples for a vibrant crunch. It's also a healthier option thanks to the light mayonnaise and low-fat plain yogurt. 08 of 18 Bree's Chicken Salad View Recipe Arizona Desert Flower The fresher and higher the quality of the grapes, the better the end result, according to recipe creator Bree. Spread over fresh croissants to serve. 09 of 18 Sleepy Hollow Chicken Salad Supreme View Recipe LYNNINMA What's the secret to this fresh, summery salad? Pineapple tidbits! Turkey also works well in place of chicken in this recipe, according to recipe creator Lucy Lore. 10 of 18 Mimi's Curried Hawaiian Chicken Salad View Recipe Sugarplum Southern-style chicken salad gets a facelift with Hawiian-inspired flavors like pineapple and soy sauce, along with curry powder for an earthy undertone. Take it from reviewer Bonnie Beth who says, "I make curried chicken salad every summer and have tried many different recipes but this is by far my favorite!" 11 of 18 Southern Chicken Salad View Recipe Trusted Brands Buttermilk gives its distinctive bright flavor to the dressing in this chicken salad, and salty cashews add a rich, nutty flavor. Recipe creator LYN A. RAASCH suggests serving it over lettuce leaves for a potluck-worthy presentation. 12 of 18 Chicken and Melon Salad View Recipe Allrecipes Magazine Cold salads like chicken salad are synonymous with summertime, so it only makes sense that you would incorporate this beloved summer fruit into it. Recipe creator jen says, "You can substitute other melons, papaya, pineapple, mushrooms, or water chestnuts for the grapes or the honeydew melon." 13 of 18 Fruity Chicken Salad with Tarragon View Recipe lutzflcat I am a big believer that tarragon can be the difference between a bland chicken salad and a flavorful one. It adds an aromatic, licorice-like flavor (but in a good way) that elevates the whole dish. 14 of 18 Marlene's Chicken Waldorf Salad View Recipe Arizona Desert Flower Waldorf salad is traditionally made with apples, walnuts, and celery all mixed in a mayonnaise-based dressing. This recipe adds chicken, grapes, and pineapple to the mix, turning a simple side dish into a substantial meal. 15 of 18 Chicken Fruit Salad View Recipe Marianne Part pasta salad, part fruit salad, and part chicken salad — this is a completely original spin on a summer favorite. The dressing on this chicken salad really sets it apart from the pack: It's made with light mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sour cream, curry powder, and (wait for it) orange juice! 16 of 18 Easy Leftover Rotisserie Chicken Salad View Recipe Marianne Leftover rotisserie chicken makes the perfect base for this sweet and tangy take on chicken salad. Serve it with crackers or pita chips for dipping. 17 of 18 Waldorf Chicken Salad Wrap Bento Box View Recipe fabeveryday Transform work week or school lunches with this ingenious way of serving chicken salad: serve it as a wrap, but store it bento-box style in separate compartments so it doesn't get soggy throughout the day. 18 of 18 Related: Photo by bd.weld. 17 Top-Rated Creamy Chicken Salad Recipes 15 Top-Rated Creamy Salads for Summer Picnics Browse our entire collection of Chicken Salad Recipes. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit