Apple Pecan Chicken Salad Recipe
A delicious and healthy chicken salad combining fresh fruits, nuts, and a creamy dressing, perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Main
- 2 cups shredded chicken breast (from about 1 pound of chicken breasts)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (use dairy-free coconut yogurt if needed)
- ½ red onion diced red onion
- ¼ cup red or green grapes (quartered)
- ½ medium green or red apple (diced)
- 1/3 cup pecans (chopped)
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Gently mix until thoroughly combined.
- Serve immediately or chill for 1-2 hours to enhance flavor.
Notes
For added flavor, toast the pecans before chopping.