Southern Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans
A creamy and crunchy Southern chicken salad combining tender chicken, sweet grapes, and toasted pecans for a delightful and refreshing meal or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- Lettuce leaves or sandwich bread, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, halved grapes, toasted pecans, diced celery, and chopped red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey (if using), salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Adjust seasoning to taste with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve chilled on a bed of lettuce or as a sandwich filling with your choice of bread.
Notes
For added zest, try stirring in a tablespoon of chopped fresh tarragon or dill before serving.