Tasty Chicken Salad Grapes (Printable Version)
Tender chicken, sweet grapes, crunchy pecans, and fresh dill blend in a creamy, bright, and easy-to-make salad.
# Ingredients:
→ Nuts
01 -
60 grams chopped pecans, toasted
→ Fruits and Vegetables
02 -
120 grams halved seedless red grapes
03 -
75 grams sliced celery stalks
04 -
40 grams chopped red onion
05 -
5 grams fresh dill, chopped
06 -
15 milliliters fresh lemon juice
→ Protein
07 -
225 grams diced cooked chicken breast
→ Dairy and Condiments
08 -
60 grams full-fat mayonnaise
09 -
60 grams sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
→ Seasoning
10 -
Sea salt, to taste
11 -
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
# Steps:
01 -
Toast chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until golden and aromatic. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
02 -
Slice celery, halve grapes, chop red onion and fresh dill, ensuring all ingredients are bite-sized for easy consumption.
03 -
Whisk together sour cream (or Greek yogurt), mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, chopped dill, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper until smooth and well combined. Adjust lemon juice to taste for desired brightness.
04 -
In a large bowl, combine diced cooked chicken, toasted pecans, celery, red onion, and halved grapes. Pour the dressing over the mixture and fold gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 -
Refrigerate the salad for at least 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled, either alone or used as a filling for sandwiches, wraps, or paired with crackers.
# Notes:
01 -
For optimal crunch, toast pecans just before incorporating them into the salad.