Chicken Salad with Fruit and Toasted Pecans
Brighten up your lunch or dinner table with this refreshing and satisfying Chicken Salad with Fruit and Toasted Pecans. This recipe is a perfect blend of savory and sweet, featuring tender shredded chicken, juicy grapes, crisp apple, and crunchy celery, all tossed in a creamy dressing made with tangy Greek yogurt, rich mayonnaise, a touch of honey, and zesty lemon juice. Toasted pecans add a nutty, golden crunch, elevating the texture and flavor of this versatile dish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is perfect for meal prep or a last-minute gathering. Serve it on a bed of crisp lettuce, as a savory sandwich filling, or paired with your favorite crackers for a wholesome, crowd-pleasing meal. Healthy, flavorful, and effortlessly elegant, this chicken salad is destined to become a staple in your recipe rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 cup Grapes, halved (red or green)
- 1 medium Apple, diced (any variety)
- 1 cup Celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup Pecans, roughly chopped
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 8 leaves Lettuce leaves (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Add the pecans and toast them for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden and fragrant. Remove them from the skillet and let them cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced chicken, halved grapes, diced apple, and chopped celery.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
Fold in the toasted pecans, reserving a small handful for garnish if desired.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1-2 hours to let the flavors meld. Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves, as a sandwich filling, or with crackers on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
793 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.0 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 164 mg | 55% | |
| Sodium | 619 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.4 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.2 g | ||
| Protein | 61.2 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 895 mg | 19% | |
*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.
