Old Fashioned Chicken Salad

Name: Old Fashioned Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups Cooked chicken, shredded or chopped (Rotisserie chicken is a perfect shortcut.); 1 cup Celery, finely diced (For crisp texture.); 1 medium Red apple, cored and diced (Adds sweet-tart brightness.); 1 cup Red grapes, halved (Optional, for a burst of juicy sweetness.); 2 tablespoons Red onion, finely minced (Or swap with green onion.); 1/2 cup Mayonnaise (Or use Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangy twist.); 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (For depth.); 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (Brightens the whole salad.); Salt and black pepper (To taste.); 2 tablespoons Fresh dill or parsley, chopped (For herbaceous finish.); 1/3 cup Toasted almonds or pecans, chopped (Optional, for crunch.)