Description
Southern Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, sweet grapes, and crunchy pecans in a creamy dressing. Perfect for summer picnics or casual gatherings, this salad is easy to prepare and delightful to share with family and friends. With its vibrant colors and textures, it’s sure to please any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup seedless grapes (halved)
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Chicken: Poach chicken breasts in lightly salted water for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Let cool, then shred into bite-sized pieces.
- 2. Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until smooth. Optional: add a splash of lemon juice for brightness.
- 3. Combine Ingredients: Gently fold in shredded chicken, halved grapes, diced celery, and toasted pecans.
- 4. Season: Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- 5. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg