Description
A creamy and flavorful chicken salad featuring tender chicken, juicy grapes, and crunchy pecans. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick lunch or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh parsley or dill for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: If not already cooked, poach or grill chicken until done. Let it cool, then dice.
- Mix the dressing: In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: Add the diced chicken, halved grapes, and chopped pecans to the dressing. Gently fold everything together until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust: Sample the chicken salad and add more salt, pepper, or honey if needed.
- Chill and serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve chilled on its own, over greens, or in sandwiches.
Notes
- This chicken salad with grapes and pecans keeps well in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Variations include substituting apples for grapes or using walnuts instead of pecans.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal