Description
This refreshing chicken salad combines juicy chicken, sweet grapes, and crunchy pecans in a creamy dressing—perfect for any gathering or light lunch!
Ingredients
Scale
- Key Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
- 1 cup red grapes (halved)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a healthier option)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 stalk celery (finely chopped)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Instructions:
- 1. Prepare the Chicken: If using raw chicken, bake boneless breasts at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until cooked. Let cool and shred or chop into bite-sized pieces.
- 2. Make the Dressing: In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Stir until smooth.
- 3. Mix Ingredients: Add the shredded chicken, halved grapes, chopped pecans, celery, salt, and pepper to the dressing. Gently fold together until well-coated.
- 4. Chill Before Serving: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.
- 5. Serve: Serve chilled on lettuce leaves or as a sandwich filling on toasted bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing & Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg