Description
A delightful blend of flavors and textures, this Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans is perfect for picnics, lunchboxes, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, halved grapes, chopped pecans, and diced celery. Stir gently to mix.
- Add the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Pour over the chicken mixture and stir until well coated.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve chilled on a bed of greens or in a sandwich.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- This salad is best enjoyed cold; reheating is not recommended.
- For added flavor, consider toasting the pecans before adding them to the salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Salad, Grapes, Pecans, Easy Recipe, Picnic Food