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Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans

Delicious Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans for Summer Bliss

This Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans is a quick, refreshing dish perfect for summer picnics and light lunches.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 large Poached Chicken Breasts Use homemade or rotisserie chicken.
  • 1 cup Red Grapes Halved; can substitute with diced apples.
  • ¾ cup Pecans Roughly chopped; consider walnuts or almonds for variety.
  • 2 stalks Celery Diced; diced cucumbers can also work.
  • 3 Green Onions Sliced; can replace with red onion.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Tarragon Chopped, optional; use parsley or omit if not preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley Chopped; no specific substitution needed.
For the Dressing
  • ¾ cup Mayonnaise For a lighter option, swap with Greek yogurt.
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard No direct substitutions; yellow mustard can be used.
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil No direct substitutions required.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh lemon juice is preferred.
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt Reduce if using table salt.
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper No substitutions necessary.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • pot for poaching
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Step 1: Prepare Chicken - Poach the chicken breasts in gently simmering water for about 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
  2. Step 2: Mix Ingredients - In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, halved grapes, chopped pecans, diced celery, and sliced green onions.
  3. Step 3: Make Dressing - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Combine - Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently fold until all ingredients are well coated.
  5. Step 5: Chill (Optional) - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Step 6: Serve - Enjoy chilled, on toasted bread or over greens, garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best quality, consume within 2-3 days and avoid freezing due to mayonnaise content.

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