Making Savory Chicken Salad is a breeze if you follow these straightforward steps:

1. Cook Chicken: If starting from raw chicken, season it with salt and pepper, then grill, bake, or boil until fully cooked. Allow it to cool before shredding or dicing.
2. Prep Vegetables: Dice the celery and onions, and halve the grapes.
3. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced celery, grapes, and red onion.
4. Make Dressing: In a separate small bowl, mix Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
5. Mix Together: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until everything is well coated.
6. Add Nuts: If using, fold in slivered almonds or walnuts for additional texture and flavor.
7. Chill: For best results, cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
8. Serve: On a bed of mixed greens, scoop generous servings of chicken salad.

By following these simple steps, you will have a nutritious dish that’s bursting with flavor!