Honey Pecan Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this irresistible Honey Pecan Chicken Salad, a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. Tender bites of cooked chicken breast are combined with crunchy toasted pecans, crisp celery, juicy red grapes, and a tangy-sweet honey dressing made with creamy mayonnaise and protein-packed Greek yogurt. A hint of Dijon mustard and a splash of fresh lemon juice add a zesty kick, while chopped green onions bring a subtle sharpness to balance the flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile chicken salad is perfect for serving over crisp romaine lettuce, in sandwiches, or as a filling for wraps. Fresh, flavorful, and rich in textures, this dish is ideal for meal prep, family lunches, or elegant picnics.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cups Pecans
- 2 stalks Celery
- 1 cup Red grapes
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cups Greek yogurt (plain)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 head Romaine lettuce (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Dice the cooked chicken breast into small bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Roughly chop the pecans and toast them in a small dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Let them cool before adding to the chicken.
Slice the celery into thin pieces and cut the red grapes in half. Add both to the mixing bowl with the chicken and pecans.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until everything is fully coated.
Finely chop the green onions and fold them into the salad for added freshness.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt or pepper to taste.
Serve immediately on a bed of romaine lettuce, in a sandwich, or as a filling for wraps. You can also refrigerate for up to 3 days before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2247 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 138.2 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.9 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 408 mg | 136% | |
| Sodium | 1932 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.6 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.7 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 72.8 g | ||
| Protein | 132.6 g | 265% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 318 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1620 mg | 34% | |
*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.
