Easy Chicken Salad Recipe
If you’re looking for a quick and delicious meal, this easy chicken salad recipe is perfect! It’s creamy, flavorful, and packed with tender chicken, crunchy veggies, and a touch of seasoning. Whether you’re making a light lunch, a picnic dish, or a filling sandwich, this recipe comes together in minutes with simple ingredients. Let’s get started!
Ingredients:
Chicken Salad Ingredients:
1 lb cooked chicken breast meat, diced (about 4 cups)
2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
1 cup celery, halved lengthwise then sliced (from 2-3 sticks celery)
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 medium red onion)
1 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped
Chicken Salad Dressing:
1/2 cup mayo
1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp dill, finely chopped
1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions:
Toast Pecans:
Place the pecans on a dry skillet over medium/low heat and toast for 3-5 minutes, tossing frequently until golden and fragrant. Transfer to a cutting board, let cool, then coarsely chop and set aside.
Prepare Salad:
In a large mixing bowl, combine diced chicken, halved grapes, sliced celery, chopped onion, and cooled pecans.
Make Dressing:
In a small bowl, add all of the dressing ingredients and stir to combine.
Combine Salad and Dressing:
Add all of the dressing to the salad, or add it to taste, and stir until the salad is evenly coated with dressing.
Refrigerate:
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Enjoy your delicious and easy chicken salad
Nutritions
Calories: 250-350 kcal
Protein: 20-25g
Fat: 15-20g
Carbohydrates: 5-10g
Fiber: 1-2g
Sugar: 2-4g
Sodium: 300-500mg