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A vibrant California Chicken Salad-styled dish with Greek yogurt dressing and fresh ingredients.
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California Chicken Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A fresh and flavorful chicken salad with grapes, pecans, and a creamy dressing, perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.

Ingredients

Pecans

  • 0.33 cup pecans (chopped)

Chicken

  • 3 cups cooked chicken (cut into ΒΌ" cubes) (about 1-2 chicken breasts)

Celery

  • 1 cup celery (sliced) (about 1 stalk, halved and sliced)

Grapes

  • 1 cup seedless red grapes (quartered)

Green Onion

  • 1 -2 green onion (thinly sliced)

Greek Yogurt

  • 0.5 cup full-fat Greek yogurt

Dijon Mustard

  • 2 tsp dijon mustard

Honey

  • 2 tbsp honey

Apple Cider Vinegar

  • 1.5 tsp apple cider vinegar

Poppy Seeds

  • 0.5 tsp poppy seeds

Salt

  • 0.5 tsp salt (plus more to taste)

Pepper

  • 0.25 tsp pepper

Instructions 

  • Toast pecans in a skillet over medium-low heat for 4-5 minutes, then let cool.
  • Whisk Greek yogurt, mustard, honey, vinegar, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Add chicken, celery, grapes, green onion, and pecans to the dressing. Mix well and chill for at least 30 minutes.

Notes

Chill the salad for best flavor. Adjust salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Grapes, Pecans