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Chicken Salad With Graes And Pecans with Bagel

Chicken Salad Recipe With Grapes And Pecans

Looking for a hearty and chilled salad option that would be perfect for Summer?! This Chicken Salad Recipe With Grapes and Pecans is an all-time favorite in my household and a popular option for many celebrating the Fourth of July!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large chicken breasts, cooked and shredded or rotisserie chicken (about 3 ½ cups)
  • 3 stalks fresh stalks of celery, sliced medium thin
  • cups red grapes or a combination of green and red, cut in half
  • ½ cup pecans, chopped (sub with walnuts, cashew, almond)
  • ½ of a medium red onion, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
  • Croissants, burger buns, rolls for serving
  • Lettuce for serving, medium size romaine lettuce or Trocadero Lettuce leaves
  • green onions for serving, optional
  • Dressing:
  • cup of mayonnaise, I used vegan mayonnaise because it is healthier
  • 2 tablespoon regular plain yogurt or Greek yogurt, can sub with thicker sour cream or vegan yogurt options too
  • 1 teaspoon English mustard or dijon mustard
  • Salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar or fresh lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Prep dressing. Mix all the ingredients for dressing in a large bowl.
  • In the same bowl add salad ingredients and mix well.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour for flavors to blend.
  • Serve as it is as a side dish or as chicken salad sandwiches with toast, bagels, croissants, brioche buns, crackers, or lettuce.
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