Cold Fruited Chicken Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

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.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

12 items

• 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

7 steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced chicken, halved grapes, diced celery, diced apple, and chopped pecans.

2. In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

3. Pour the dressing over the chicken and fruit mixture and gently toss to fully coat all the ingredients.

4. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

5. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

6. Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.

7. Serve chilled on a bed of greens, croissants, or in lettuce cups for a lighter option.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (313.7g)

Calories		671
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		47.7 g	61%
	Saturated Fat	6.6 g	33%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		113 mg	38%
Sodium		563 mg	24%
Total Carbohydrate		20.7 g	8%
	Dietary Fiber	4.7 g	17%
	Total Sugars	14.1 g
Protein		41.4 g	83%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		82 mg	6%
Iron		2.5 mg	14%
Potassium		684 mg	15%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1712 cal (63.4%%)

Protein: 660 cal (24.5%%)

Carbs: 328 cal (12.2%%)