Cold Fruited Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this refreshing Cold Fruited Chicken Salad, a perfect balance of savory and sweet that’s bursting with texture and flavor. Tender shredded chicken is paired with juicy red grapes, crisp celery, and sweet diced apple for a fruity twist, while crunchy pecans add satisfying nuttiness. A creamy yet light dressing made from a blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and a touch of honey ties everything together with a hint of tangy sweetness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this chilled chicken salad is ideal for meal prep, picnics, or a quick and healthy lunch. Serve it on a bed of greens, stuffed into buttery croissants, or wrapped in crisp lettuce cups for a versatile dish that feels gourmet with minimal effort.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 cup Red seedless grapes, halved
- 1 cup Celery, finely diced
- 1 medium Apple, diced (e.g., Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 1 cup Pecans, roughly chopped
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced chicken, halved grapes, diced celery, diced apple, and chopped pecans.
Step 2
In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Step 3
Pour the dressing over the chicken and fruit mixture and gently toss to fully coat all the ingredients.
Step 4
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Step 5
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 6
Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Step 7
Serve chilled on a bed of greens, croissants, or in lettuce cups for a lighter option.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1382.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2752.7 |
| Total Fat 187.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 21.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 529.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2022.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 111.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 60.9g | |
| Protein 164.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 341.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2942.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories