Chicken Salad with Pecans

Elevate your lunch game with this irresistible Chicken Salad with Pecans, a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and crunchy. Tender diced chicken breast is paired with toasted pecans, crisp celery, juicy red grapes, and a creamy dressing made from a delightful blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and a splash of lemon juice for brightness. This 15-minute no-cook recipe is not only quick and easy but also packed with textures and flavors that are sure to impress. Perfect for meal prep or a light, refreshing lunch, this chicken salad is versatile enough to be served on a crisp bed of lettuce, between slices of your favorite bread, or rolled up in a wrap. Add this crowd-pleaser to your recipe rotation and enjoy a wholesome, satisfying dish bursting with fresh ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast
• 0.5 cups pecans
• 2 stalks celery
• 1 cup red grapes
• 0.5 cups mayonnaise
• 0.25 cups Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoons lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons green onions

Directions

Step 1

Dice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized cubes and add it to a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Roughly chop the pecans and toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, until fragrant. Let them cool before adding to the bowl.

Step 3

Thinly slice the celery and halve the red grapes. Add these to the mixing bowl with the chicken and cooled pecans.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Finely chop the green onions and stir them into the dressing mixture.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently stir until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. You can add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to taste.

Step 8

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Serve the chicken salad over a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, or as a filling for wraps. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(809.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1988.0

Total Fat 138.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.8g
Cholesterol 406.4mg	0%
Sodium 2109.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.1g	0%
Total Sugars 27.9g
Protein 121.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 146.5mg	0%
Iron 4.5mg	0%
Potassium 670.4mg	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: 62.8%

Protein: 24.4%

Carbs: 12.7%