Description
A light and refreshing Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans, combining juicy grapes, crunchy pecans, and tender chicken in a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
1 cup red grapes, halved
1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, halved grapes, and chopped pecans.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir gently to coat everything evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Notes
If preferred, substitute the pecans with walnuts, almonds, or cashews for a different crunch.
For more protein, add a hard-boiled egg or shredded cheese.
Fresh dill can be added for a tangy twist.
This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Flavors improve over time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg