Best Chicken Salad with Grapes (Print-Friendly Version)
Chicken, juicy grapes, celery, toasted pecans, and creamy dressing make this bright and flavorful meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Salad
01 -
450 g cooked chicken breast, diced
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300 g seedless red grapes, halved
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100 g celery, sliced
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80 g red onion, finely chopped
05 -
100 g pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped
→ Dressing
06 -
120 g mayonnaise
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120 g sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
08 -
30 ml lemon juice
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8 g fresh dill, finely chopped
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3 g salt, or to taste
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3 g black pepper
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat a dry skillet over medium-low heat and add the pecans. Toast, stirring frequently, until nuts are golden and aromatic, about 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board, coarsely chop, and allow to cool.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine diced cooked chicken, halved red grapes, sliced celery, chopped red onion, and the cooled chopped pecans.
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In a small bowl, blend the mayonnaise, sour cream or Greek yogurt, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
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Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir gently until all ingredients are coated. Serve immediately or refrigerate covered for up to 4 days.
# Notes & Tips:
01 -
Freshly cooked chicken delivers the best texture; however, rotisserie chicken or baked breasts may also be used.
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Grapes can be substituted with diced apples, pears, or dried cranberries.
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Pecans may be replaced with walnuts, almonds, or omitted for a nut-free version.