Carol's Chicken Fruit Salad

Brighten up your lunch or dinner table with Carol's Chicken Fruit Salad, a vibrant blend of savory and sweet flavors that's as refreshing as it is satisfying. This delightful salad features tender cooked chicken breast mingled with juicy red grapes, crisp diced apple, and chunks of sweet pineapple, creating a medley of textures and tastes. Toasted pecans add a nutty crunch, while finely chopped celery provides a zesty bite. Tossed in a creamy dressing made from a tangy mix of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, and freshly squeezed lemon juice, this salad is perfectly balanced and irresistibly creamy. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's a versatile dish that can be enjoyed chilled on its own, over leafy greens, or stuffed into buttery croissants for a gourmet sandwich option. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or weekday meals, this chicken fruit salad is a delicious way to bring fresh flavor to your plate!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
• 1 cup Red grapes, halved
• 1 cup Fresh pineapple chunks
• 1 medium Apple, diced (use a crisp variety like Honeycrisp)
• 1 cup Celery, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup Pecans, chopped and toasted
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, halved grapes, pineapple chunks, diced apple, chopped celery, and toasted pecans.

Step 2

In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the chicken and fruit mixture. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 4

Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 5

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 6

Serve chilled. This salad can be enjoyed on its own, over a bed of leafy greens, or as a filling for croissants or wraps.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1416.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2462.5

Total Fat 144.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 544.6mg	0%
Sodium 1819.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 134.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.1g	0%
Total Sugars 83.5g
Protein 160.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 236.7mg	0%
Iron 7.2mg	0%
Potassium 2523.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.5%

Protein: 25.8%

Carbs: 21.6%