Description
Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans is a delightful blend of tender chicken, sweet grapes, and crunchy pecans, all enveloped in a creamy dressing. Ideal for picnics, lunch, or casual gatherings, this recipe is both simple to prepare and visually appealing. Each bite offers a satisfying balance of flavors and textures that will leave your guests asking for the recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (dill or parsley), chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let cool before shredding into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs until well mixed.
- Gently fold in shredded chicken, halved grapes, and chopped pecans.
- Toss gently until well-coated. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg