Pecan Chicken Salad with Apples and Grapes

Pecan Chicken Salad with Apples and Grapes

Use a rotisserie chicken from the grocery, or make your own roasted chicken, for this recipe. The fruit brings a slightly sweet taste, and the celery and pecans give great texture. This chicken salad is right at home on a croissant for lunch, or on a bed of lettuce with a side of cantaloupe for brunch.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped cold rotisserie or roasted chicken
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • 1 Fuji apple – washed, cored, and chopped
  • 1 cup red grapes, halved
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons Thousand Island dressing
  • 1 tablespoon minced red onion, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon curry powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dry mustard
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1
Combine chicken, celery, apple, grapes, and pecans in a large bowl.

Step 2
Combine mayonnaise, Thousand Island Dressing, onion, ginger, curry powder, and dry mustard in a small bowl. Whisk together and pour dressing over salad ingredients. Mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook’s Note:

Add more mayonnaise for a creamier salad, and adjust seasonings as desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

243
Calories
24g
Fat
7g
Carbs
1g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 243
% Daily Value *
Total Fat24g 31%
Saturated Fat3g 17%
Cholesterol10mg 3%
Sodium223mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate7g 3%
Dietary Fiber2g 6%
Total Sugars5g
Protein1g
Vitamin C2mg 8%
Calcium14mg 1%
Iron0mg 2%
Potassium96mg 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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