Michelle's Chicken Salad with Pecans
Elevate your lunchtime routine with Michelle's Chicken Salad with Pecans—a delightful blend of savory and sweet flavors that's as nutritious as it is delicious! This refreshing chicken salad combines tender cooked chicken breast with juicy red seedless grapes, crunchy celery, and buttery pecans for the perfect mix of textures. A creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey ties it all together, creating a tangy, subtly sweet balance. Lightly seasoned with salt, black pepper, and optional fresh parsley, this recipe is ready in just 20 minutes and tastes even better after a quick chill in the fridge. Serve it on its own, scooped onto crisp lettuce, snug in a wrap, or in your favorite sandwich for an irresistibly satisfying meal. Perfect for lunch, picnics, or meal prep, this chicken salad recipe is a must-try for fans of bold, refreshing flavors!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 cup Red seedless grapes, halved
- 1 cup Celery, finely diced
- 0.5 cup Pecans, roughly chopped
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced cooked chicken, halved grapes, diced celery, and chopped pecans.
Step 2
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Step 3
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
Step 4
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt or pepper if desired.
Step 5
If using, sprinkle with fresh parsley for added color and flavor.
Step 6
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Serve chilled on its own, in a sandwich, atop a bed of lettuce, or wrapped in a tortilla for a delicious meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1122.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2277.8 |
| Total Fat 148.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.9g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 525.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2363.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 74.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 36.9g | |
| Protein 156.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 260.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2440.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories