Description
Delightful grape pecan chicken salad combines sweet and savory flavors in a refreshing dish. Crisp grapes, crunchy pecans, and tender chicken mingle with creamy dressing, creating a perfect summer meal for you.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 cups cooked, diced or shredded chicken
- 1 cup sliced grapes
- 0.33 cup chopped red onion
- 3 stalks celery (about 0.5 cup diced)
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 0.33 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp (5 mL) lemon juice
- 1–2 tsp (5–10 mL) fresh lemon zest
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grape Preparation: Immerse grapes in a baking soda water solution for 5 minutes to eliminate surface contaminants, then rinse thoroughly under cool water and delicately pat dry with paper towels.
- Grape Transformation: Slice grapes into precise halves or quarters, creating uniform bite-sized morsels that will distribute elegantly throughout the salad.
- Ingredient Fusion: In a generous mixing vessel, amalgamate sliced grapes, shredded chicken, chopped pecans, and creamy dressing components, ensuring comprehensive integration of all elements.
- Flavor Harmonization: Tenderly fold ingredients using a silicone spatula, meticulously coating each component while preserving the grape’s delicate structure, then season with salt and pepper to elevate the flavor profile.
- Chilling and Melding: Refrigerate the completed salad for 30-60 minutes, allowing the ingredients to cool and flavors to intertwine, creating a cohesive and refreshing culinary experience.
- Serving Suggestions: Present the chilled chicken salad as a standalone dish, nestled on crisp lettuce leaves, or nestled between artisan bread slices for a luxurious and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Grape Cleaning Strategy: Use baking soda water bath for 5 minutes to effectively remove surface pesticides and potential contaminants.
- Precise Grape Preparation: Cut grapes into consistent halves or quarters to ensure even distribution and ideal texture throughout the salad.
- Gentle Mixing Technique: Fold ingredients carefully with a silicone spatula to prevent grape crushing and maintain ingredient integrity.
- Flavor Enhancement Tip: Refrigerate salad for 30-60 minutes before serving to allow ingredients to meld and develop a more complex, harmonious taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg