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Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans

Cultural Context

Chicken salad is a classic American dish that has evolved over the years, often served in sandwiches or on its own. The combination of tender chicken, sweet grapes, and crunchy pecans creates a delightful contrast in flavors and textures. This dish is particularly popular for picnics and gatherings, showcasing the creativity of home cooks in using leftover chicken. Today, variations abound, with different fruits and nuts added to suit personal tastes.

AmericanUSmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 cups cooked chicken
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp sugar
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh dill
4 chopped green onions
3-4 celery stalks
2 cups chopped grapes
1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans
lettuce
sliced tomato
buttery Ritz crackers

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Start by making the dressing in a large bowl.

2

Add 3/4 cup of mayonnaise to the bowl.

3

Add 1/2 cup of sour cream to the mayonnaise.

4

Squeeze in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.

5

Add 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 3/4 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.

6

Chop about 1 tablespoon of fresh dill and add it to the dressing.

7

Stir the dressing until everything is well combined and the dill is dispersed throughout.

8

In a separate bowl, add 4 cups of chopped cooked chicken.

9

Add 4 chopped green onions (or scallions) to the chicken.

10

Chop and add 3-4 celery stalks to the mixture.

11

Add 2 cups of chopped grapes and 1/2 cup of toasted chopped pecans to the chicken mixture.

12

Stir the chicken mixture to combine all the ingredients.

13

Add about half of the dressing to the chicken mixture and stir well.

14

Add the remaining dressing and mix everything together until well combined.

15

Prepare serving by laying down lettuce and sliced tomato on a croissant.

16

Season the tomato with a little pepper, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.

17

Pile the chicken salad on top of the lettuce and tomato.

18

Serve the chicken salad with buttery Ritz crackers.

Cooking Techniques

mixingchopping

Equipment Needed

large bowlknifecutting boarddry pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

high-proteinlow-carb

Allergens

milktree-nuts

Also Known As

Chicken SaladGrape Chicken Salad

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