Description
A creamy, sweet chicken salad tossed with apples, grapes, pecans and celery, perfect on croissants, in wraps or lettuce cups.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper (or to taste)
- 4 cups cooked, diced chicken
- 1 cup seedless red grapes, cut in half or quartered
- 1 cup red apple, chopped
- 1 cup celery ribs, chopped (about 2 stalks)
- 1 cup pecans (or walnuts or almonds), chopped or sliced
- bread, croissants, lettuce cups, pita bread or crackers (for serving)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, combine chicken, grapes, apple, celery, and pecans.
- Drizzle the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir together, making sure the dressing is evenly distributed.
- Cover and chill for at least one hour before serving.
- Serve as sandwiches on bread or croissants, or as lettuce cups.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- If using Greek yogurt, use half yogurt and half mayonnaise to offset tartness.
- May substitute Miracle Whip for mayonnaise.
- Different apple varieties will change the sweetness/crunch balance.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 639 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 16 mg