Southern Honey Chicken Salad
Indulge in the sweet and savory flavors of Southern Honey Chicken Salad, a delightful twist on a classic favorite. This recipe combines tender shredded chicken with crisp celery, juicy red grapes, and crunchy toasted pecans, all brought together by a creamy dressing featuring tangy Dijon mustard, a hint of apple cider vinegar, and just the right touch of golden honey. Perfectly balanced with a pop of green onion and seasoned to taste, this chicken salad is as versatile as it is delicious—serve it chilled as a sandwich filling, nestled in a wrap, or atop fresh greens for a light yet satisfying meal. Ready in just 20 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dish is the ultimate go-to for potlucks, picnics, or a quick weeknight lunch.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups (shredded or diced) Cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 stalks (finely chopped) Celery
- 1 cup (halved) Red grapes
- 0.5 cups (chopped and toasted) Pecans
- 2 tablespoons (finely sliced) Green onion
- 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoons (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons (or to taste) Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced cooked chicken, finely chopped celery, halved red grapes, toasted pecans, and sliced green onions.
Step 2
In a smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Step 3
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Step 4
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Step 5
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 6
Serve chilled as a filling for sandwiches, wraps, or on top of a bed of lettuce for a light and satisfying meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (882.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2318.2 |
| Total Fat 144.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 10.8g | |
| Cholesterol 547.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2222.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 80.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 48.6g | |
| Protein 172.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 111.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 464.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories