Description
This Chicken Salad with Grapes, Pecans, and Celery is a refreshing and satisfying dish made with shredded chicken, sweet grapes, crunchy pecans, and crisp celery, all tossed in a creamy dressing. Perfect for lunches, picnics, or light dinners.
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- ⅔ cup red grapes, halved
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ medium red onion, diced
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the shredded chicken, chopped celery, halved grapes, chopped pecans, diced red onion, and parsley to the bowl.
- Gently toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- When ready to serve, give the salad a gentle stir and enjoy it as desired.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for added flavor and convenience.
- Customize with apples, dried cranberries, or different nuts and herbs.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Do not freeze as the texture may change.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
