Chicken Salad With Grapes And Pecans

chicken salad recipe with grapes and roasted pecans on a croissant

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Chicken Salad With Grapes And Pecans

This chicken salad with grapes and pecans is quick, delicious, and satisfying... A simple 6-ingredient recipe that makes the BEST chicken salad sandwich!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings: 12 servings

Author: Tara Kuczykowski

Ingredients

▢ 3 (15-ounce) cans canned chicken breast drained
▢ 2 medium celery stalks
▢ 1 cup roasted pecans chopped
▢ ¾ cup mayonnaise
▢ ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
▢ 2 cups seedless red grapes diced
▢ ½ teaspoon salt
▢ ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

In a large glass bowl, shred the drained canned chicken with two forks.
Add the celery, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, roasted pecans (see: How To Toast Nuts), salt, and pepper, and mix well to combine. Gently fold in the diced grapes.
Serve on croissants, toasted bread, crackers, or lettuce, as desired.

Recipe Notes

Storage: Leftover chicken salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. Freezing is not recommended.

Substitution suggestions + other tips and ideas:

• Red grapes » green grapes or chopped apple.

• Roasted pecans » chopped toasted walnuts, sliced almonds, or sunflower seeds.

• Additions » chopped red onions, sliced green onions, or chopped fresh herbs.

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