Description
A delightful chicken salad combining flavorful ingredients for a satisfying and health-conscious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced (grilled or rotisserie works great)
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup red grapes, halved (or substitute with apple chunks for a crunchier texture)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup pecans, chopped (or walnuts if preferred)
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a healthier twist)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional for added sweetness)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
- Start by gathering all your ingredients. Make sure your chicken is cooked and diced, as this saves time and effort.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, chopped celery, halved grapes, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and honey until well combined. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently fold everything together until well-coated.
- Serve the salad over a bed of fresh lettuce leaves or as a filling in a sandwich or wrap.
Notes
For variations, consider adding fresh herbs or crumbled cheese. Use substitutes for dietary restrictions as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg