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Easy Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans

A delightful chicken salad combining juicy chicken, sweet grapes, and crunchy pecans, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced Can use leftovers or rotisserie chicken.
  • 1 cup grapes, halved Red or green grapes work well.
  • ½ cup pecans, chopped Use bite-sized pieces.
  • ½ cup celery, finely chopped
Dressing Ingredients
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise Can mix both.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey Adjust to taste.
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. If you haven’t done so already, cook and shred or dice your chicken.
  2. Halve the grapes, chop the celery, and chop the pecans into bite-sized pieces.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and well-blended.
Combine and Serve
  1. In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, grapes, celery, and pecans. Pour the dressing over the top and stir until everything is coated evenly.
  2. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to let the flavors meld together, then serve chilled.

Notes

This salad pairs wonderfully with a fresh garden salad or can be served in sandwiches. Customize the nuts and add fresh herbs for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.