Easy Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans
A creamy and flavorful chicken salad that features tender chicken, juicy grapes, and crunchy pecans, perfect for lunch or gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced Rotisserie chicken works great!
- 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt Or mayonnaise for a creamier option
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- to taste Salt and pepper
Optional Garnish
- Fresh herbs like parsley or dill For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- If you haven’t cooked your chicken yet, poach or grill it until it’s fully cooked. Allow it to cool before dicing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Add the diced chicken, halved grapes, and chopped pecans into the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold all the ingredients together, making sure everything is evenly coated.
- Give your chicken salad a taste! Adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or honey to suit your preference.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve it chilled, either on its own, on a bed of greens, or as a filling in sandwiches.
Notes
This salad keeps well in the fridge for 3-4 days. Feel free to use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken to save time. Variations include swapping grapes for apples or using walnuts instead of pecans.