Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans
This isn’t your average sad desk salad. We’re talking juicy shredded chicken, crunchy pecans and celery, sweet grapes, and a creamy dressing that actually tastes good. Perfect for picnics, work lunches, or whenever you're pretending to eat healthy but still want flavor.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 ½ cups cooked chicken shredded or chopped
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- ⅔ cup red grapes halved
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ medium red onion diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.⅔ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or sour cream, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon lemon juice, Salt and black pepper
- Mix in the Good Stuff: Add the cooked chicken, celery, grapes, pecans, red onion, and parsley. Gently stir everything until the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.3 ½ cups cooked chicken, 2 stalks celery, ⅔ cup red grapes, ½ cup chopped pecans, ½ medium red onion, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Chill It Down: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. This gives the flavors time to mingle and makes the salad extra tasty.
