Southern Honey Chicken Salad
Indulge in the sweet and savory flavors of Southern Honey Chicken Salad, a delightful twist on a classic favorite. This recipe combines tender shredded chicken with crisp celery, juicy red grapes, and crunchy toasted pecans, all brought together by a creamy dressing featuring tangy Dijon mustard, a hint of apple cider vinegar, and just the right touch of golden honey. Perfectly balanced with a pop of green onion and seasoned to taste, this chicken salad is as versatile as it is delicious—serve it chilled as a sandwich filling, nestled in a wrap, or atop fresh greens for a light yet satisfying meal. Ready in just 20 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dish is the ultimate go-to for potlucks, picnics, or a quick weeknight lunch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups (shredded or diced) Cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 stalks (finely chopped) Celery
- 1 cup (halved) Red grapes
- 0.5 cups (chopped and toasted) Pecans
- 2 tablespoons (finely sliced) Green onion
- 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoons (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons (or to taste) Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced cooked chicken, finely chopped celery, halved red grapes, toasted pecans, and sliced green onions.
In a smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a filling for sandwiches, wraps, or on top of a bed of lettuce for a light and satisfying meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2318 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 144.3 g | 185% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.3 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 548 mg | 183% | |
| Sodium | 2223 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.4 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.6 g | ||
| Protein | 172.1 g | 344% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 465 mg | 10% | |
*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.
