Southern Apple-Pecan Chicken Salad ..zero added sugar, GF

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: almonds

Walnuts provide a similar texture at a lower cost.

Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.

Finely chop the cabbage and carrots, then place them in a large mixing bowl.

Core and dice the apples, adding them to the bowl with the cabbage and carrots.

Chop the pecans and add them to the mixture in the bowl.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, black pepper, mustard, and lemon juice until smooth.

Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture.

Toss everything together until well combined and the dressing evenly coats the ingredients.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper as desired.

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Serve chilled, garnished with additional pecans if desired.

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