Pecan Chicken Salad
Pecan Chicken Salad is a delightful fusion of tender chicken, crunchy pecans, and juicy red grapes, all enveloped in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. This vibrant salad is perfect for picnics, casual lunches, or light dinners. With its balanced flavors and textures, it’s sure to impress your family and friends while providing a nutritious meal that’s both satisfying and refreshing!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup halved red grapes
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Boil chicken breasts in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Let cool before shredding into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice; mix until smooth.
- Chop celery and halve the grapes; set aside.
- Toast chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- In the bowl with the dressing, mix in shredded chicken, celery, grapes, and toasted pecans until well combined.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added sweetness, consider including diced apples or dried cranberries. Swap out pecans for walnuts to change up the flavor profile.