Description
This gourmet chicken salad brings together tender chicken, juicy grapes, crunchy pecans, and sweet cranberries, all tossed in a creamy honey-Dijon dressing for a deliciously satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup red grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh greens or bread, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine diced chicken breast, celery, grapes, pecans, and dried cranberries.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Serve chilled on fresh greens or as a sandwich filling.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add diced apples or sunflower seeds.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey to taste.
- Great for meal prep; store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mix
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: gourmet chicken salad, chicken salad with grapes, creamy chicken salad, easy chicken salad