Country Club Salad

Ahhh, Country Club Salad 🥗✨
That classic, retro-chic salad you’d find at luncheons, church socials, and—yep—country clubs. Cool, creamy, a little sweet, a little savory, and wildly addictive.

There are a few versions floating around, but this is the most loved, traditional one.

🥗 Country Club Salad

Ingredients (serves 6–8):

• 2 cups cooked chicken, diced (or turkey)

• 1 cup seedless grapes, halved

• 1 cup celery, thinly sliced

• 1/2 cup slivered almonds or chopped pecans

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

• 1/4 cup sour cream (or all mayo if preferred)

• 1–2 tsp lemon juice

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• Optional: 1 tbsp sugar or honey (very classic)

Instructions:

1. Combine the mix-ins

   • In a large bowl, add chicken, grapes, celery, and nuts.

2. Make the dressing

   • In a small bowl, whisk mayo, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and sugar (if using).

3. Toss

   • Pour dressing over salad and gently fold until coated.

4. Chill

   • Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour for best flavor.

5. Serve

   • On lettuce leaves, croissants, toast, or crackers.

🌟 Why this salad never goes out of style

• Sweet grapes + crunchy celery = perfect contrast

• Creamy but not heavy

• Works as a salad, sandwich filling, or party dip

🔄 Classic Variations

• Add diced apples for extra crunch

• Swap nuts for cashews (very old-school)

• Use rotisserie chicken for easy prep

• Lighten it up with half Greek yogurt

If you want, I can also give you:

• Southern church-style version

• No-mayo Country Club Salad

• Pineapple or mandarin orange twist

• Or a 50s luncheon menu to pair it with