Delicious Chicken Salad with Grapes, Pecans, and Celery Recipe
This Chicken Salad with Grapes, Pecans, and Celery is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that truly satisfies. Perfect for picnics or quick lunches, it combines sweet grapes with savory chicken and crunchy pecans.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ½ cups cooked chicken (shredded)
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- ⅔ cups red grapes (halved)
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ medium red onion (diced)
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 2 Tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ⅔ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream), 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
- Once the dressing is ready, add 3 ½ cups of shredded cooked chicken to the bowl. Use a spatula to gently fold the chicken into the dressing, ensuring every piece is coated. This should take about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to overwork the chicken; you want to maintain a nice, chunky texture.
- Next, add the 2 stalks of chopped celery, ⅔ cup of halved red grapes, ½ cup of chopped pecans, and ½ medium diced red onion to the chicken mixture. Gently toss all the ingredients together until evenly combined. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully. If you have the time, letting it sit for a few hours or even overnight enhances the taste even further.
- When you're ready to serve, give the salad a quick stir and taste it. Adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed. Serve it on a bun, in a lettuce wrap, or with crackers. Enjoy your refreshing Chicken Salad Grapes Pecans Celery!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: For a lighter version, swap out the mayonnaise for avocado or use Greek yogurt exclusively. You can also add diced apples or dried cranberries for an extra layer of sweetness and texture.