Cold Fruited Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this refreshing Cold Fruited Chicken Salad, a perfect balance of savory and sweet that’s bursting with texture and flavor. Tender shredded chicken is paired with juicy red grapes, crisp celery, and sweet diced apple for a fruity twist, while crunchy pecans add satisfying nuttiness. A creamy yet light dressing made from a blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and a touch of honey ties everything together with a hint of tangy sweetness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this chilled chicken salad is ideal for meal prep, picnics, or a quick and healthy lunch. Serve it on a bed of greens, stuffed into buttery croissants, or wrapped in crisp lettuce cups for a versatile dish that feels gourmet with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 cup Red seedless grapes, halved
- 1 cup Celery, finely diced
- 1 medium Apple, diced (e.g., Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 1 cup Pecans, roughly chopped
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced chicken, halved grapes, diced celery, diced apple, and chopped pecans.
In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the chicken and fruit mixture and gently toss to fully coat all the ingredients.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve chilled on a bed of greens, croissants, or in lettuce cups for a lighter option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2753 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 187.5 g | 240% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.2 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 529 mg | 176% | |
| Sodium | 2022 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.1 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.0 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.9 g | ||
| Protein | 164.5 g | 329% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 342 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2942 mg | 63% | |
*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.
