Ingredients — 6 servings
Chicken Salad
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tbsp finely chopped red onion
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Creamy Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Cook the chicken until it reaches 165°F (74°C). Cool completely and shred.
- Add shredded chicken, grapes, cranberries, pecans, celery, onion, and parsley to a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, garlic powder, pepper, and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture.
- Gently fold everything together until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so the flavors combine.
- Serve chilled in lettuce cups, on bread/croissants, with crackers, or as a side salad.
Nut & Allergen Information
- Contains tree nuts: pecans.
- Egg: mayonnaise usually contains egg.
- Dairy: Greek yogurt/sour cream contains dairy.
- Gluten: naturally gluten-free when served without bread/crackers and with verified gluten-free packaged ingredients.
- Nut-free option: replace pecans with sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.
Approximate Nutrition
Per serving: 350–420 calories, depending on the mayonnaise and portion size.
Q&A
Q: Can I use rotisserie chicken?
Yes. It works very well and saves preparation time.
Q: Can I use red grapes?
Yes. Red or green seedless grapes both work.
Q: Can I make it ahead?
Yes. It can be refrigerated for about 3–4 days in a covered container.
Q: Can I make it lighter?
Use more Greek yogurt and less mayonnaise.
Q: Can I leave out the pecans?
Yes. The salad will still taste great without them.