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Creamy Grape Chicken Salad Recipe – Easy & Best

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This creamy grape chicken salad is a quick and easy recipe made with tender chicken, sweet red grapes, crunchy pecans, and a tangy dressing. Perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or a simple lunch.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded (about 1 large rotisserie chicken or 1.5 pounds cooked chicken breast)
  • 1 ½ cups red seedless grapes, halved
  • ½ cup pecans, roughly chopped and toasted
  • 2 stalks celery, finely diced
  • 3 to 4 green onions, sliced
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prep your chicken: If using rotisserie chicken, remove skin and pull meat off bones into bite-sized pieces (about ½ inch). If using cooked chicken breasts, dice similarly. Place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Toast the pecans: Place chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and slightly darkened. Transfer to a plate to cool.
  3. Halve the grapes: Place a handful of grapes on a cutting board, flatten with your hand, and slice through all at once with a single knife stroke for efficiency. Aim for uniform halves.
  4. Dice the celery and slice the green onions: Cut celery lengthwise into thin strips, then crosswise into small dice. Slice white and light green parts of green onions; discard dark green tops.
  5. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Combine everything: Pour dressing over chicken. Add halved grapes, diced celery, sliced green onions, and cooled pecans. Fold gently with a rubber spatula until evenly coated.
  7. Let it rest: Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. The salad is even better the next day.
  8. Final taste and adjust: After resting, taste and add more salt or honey if needed. Cold food requires more seasoning.

Notes

For best flavor, let the salad rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. To keep pecans crunchy, add them just before serving. If salad seems dry after resting, stir in extra mayo or yogurt. For dairy-free, use vegan mayo and skip Greek yogurt (use 1 cup mayo total). For nut-free, substitute pecans with sunflower seeds or pepitas.

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