Fancy Chicken Salad Recipe - How To Make Chicken Salad

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Grilled chicken breast is leaner, while canned chicken is budget-friendly.

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🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: shredded cheddar

Goat cheese is lower in fat, while cheddar is often cheaper.

Toast 1 cup of pecans on a dry skillet over medium-low heat until golden and fragrant, tossing frequently.

Coarsely chop the toasted pecans and set aside to cool.

Dice 2 large chicken breasts (about 4 cups) and add to a large mixing bowl.

Chop 1 cup of celery (2 to 3 sticks) and add to the mixing bowl with the chicken.

Cut 2 cups of red seedless grapes in half and add to the mixing bowl.

Finely dice half of a red onion (about 1/2 cup) and add to the mixing bowl with the grapes.

Add the toasted pecans to the mixing bowl.

In a small mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup of real mayonnaise and 1/2 cup of sour cream.

Add 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of fresh dill, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to the dressing and stir to combine.

Add the dressing to the salad mixture and stir to combine until everything is evenly coated.

Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh dill if desired.

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