Chicken Salad with Fruit and Toasted Pecans

Brighten up your lunch or dinner table with this refreshing and satisfying Chicken Salad with Fruit and Toasted Pecans. This recipe is a perfect blend of savory and sweet, featuring tender shredded chicken, juicy grapes, crisp apple, and crunchy celery, all tossed in a creamy dressing made with tangy Greek yogurt, rich mayonnaise, a touch of honey, and zesty lemon juice. Toasted pecans add a nutty, golden crunch, elevating the texture and flavor of this versatile dish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is perfect for meal prep or a last-minute gathering. Serve it on a bed of crisp lettuce, as a savory sandwich filling, or paired with your favorite crackers for a wholesome, crowd-pleasing meal. Healthy, flavorful, and effortlessly elegant, this chicken salad is destined to become a staple in your recipe rotation!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
• 1 cup Grapes, halved (red or green)
• 1 medium Apple, diced (any variety)
• 1 cup Celery, finely chopped
• 1 cup Pecans, roughly chopped
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
• 8 leaves Lettuce leaves (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Add the pecans and toast them for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden and fragrant. Remove them from the skillet and let them cool.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced chicken, halved grapes, diced apple, and chopped celery.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 5

Fold in the toasted pecans, reserving a small handful for garnish if desired.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1-2 hours to let the flavors meld. Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves, as a sandwich filling, or with crackers on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1621.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3206.2

Total Fat 195.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 730.0mg	0%
Sodium 2156.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 120.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.7g	0%
Total Sugars 70.4g
Protein 238.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 364.4mg	0%
Iron 12.0mg	0%
Potassium 3396.3mg	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: 55.0%

Protein: 29.9%

Carbs: 15.1%