Description
Southern Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that evokes memories of sunny picnics and family gatherings. Tender chicken mingles with sweet grapes and crunchy pecans, creating a refreshing dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether served as a main or a side, this salad is sure to impress your guests and become a favorite in your recipe rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 2 cups seedless grapes (red or green), halved
- 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Chicken: Poach chicken breasts in simmering salted water for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- 2. Cool and Shred: Allow the chicken to cool slightly before shredding it into bite-sized pieces.
- 3. Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- 4. Combine Ingredients: Add shredded chicken, grapes, celery, green onions, and pecans to the dressing. Gently mix to combine.
- 5. Chill: Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to meld flavors.
- 6. Serve: Enjoy on a bed of greens or in sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 75mg