Description
A quick and delicious chicken salad recipe that combines tender cooked chicken with sweet grapes, crisp apples, and crunchy candied pecans, all tossed in a light and tangy homemade dressing. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or served over greens for a refreshing meal.
Ingredients
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Dressing:
- 1/2 cup light mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Salad:
- 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- 1/2 cup red grapes, quartered
- 1/2 cup apple, chopped
- 1/2 cup green onion, diced
- 1/2 cup candied pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, combine the light mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, and dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper to your preference, stirring until fully blended to create a creamy, tangy dressing.
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped cooked chicken, quartered grapes, chopped apple, diced green onion, and chopped candied pecans. Gently stir the mixture to evenly distribute all ingredients.
- Dress the salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken and fruit mixture. Gently fold the ingredients together until everything is well coated with the dressing.
- Adjust seasonings: Taste the chicken salad and adjust salt and pepper as needed to enhance the flavors.
- Serve: Enjoy the chicken salad as a filling for sandwiches using croissants or bread, or for a low-carb option, serve it wrapped in lettuce cups.
Notes
- This chicken salad keeps well stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, making it convenient for meal prepping.
- Using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise reduces the fat content and adds a slight tanginess.
- For a crunchier texture, toast the pecans lightly before chopping.
- Feel free to substitute apples with pears or celery for varied flavor and texture.
