Chicken Salad with Pecans
Elevate your lunch game with this irresistible Chicken Salad with Pecans, a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and crunchy. Tender diced chicken breast is paired with toasted pecans, crisp celery, juicy red grapes, and a creamy dressing made from a delightful blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and a splash of lemon juice for brightness. This 15-minute no-cook recipe is not only quick and easy but also packed with textures and flavors that are sure to impress. Perfect for meal prep or a light, refreshing lunch, this chicken salad is versatile enough to be served on a crisp bed of lettuce, between slices of your favorite bread, or rolled up in a wrap. Add this crowd-pleaser to your recipe rotation and enjoy a wholesome, satisfying dish bursting with fresh ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cups pecans
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 cup red grapes
- 0.5 cups mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons green onions
Instructions
Dice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized cubes and add it to a large mixing bowl.
Roughly chop the pecans and toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, until fragrant. Let them cool before adding to the bowl.
Thinly slice the celery and halve the red grapes. Add these to the mixing bowl with the chicken and cooled pecans.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Finely chop the green onions and stir them into the dressing mixture.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently stir until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. You can add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to taste.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the chicken salad over a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, or as a filling for wraps. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1988 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 138.4 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.8 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 406 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 2110 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.9 g | ||
| Protein | 121.1 g | 242% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 146 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 670 mg | 14% | |
*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.
