Fresh Market Chicken Salad Recipe
Chicken salad is one of the easiest meals you can make at home. It is creamy, fresh and full of great flavor. This Fresh Market Chicken Salad Recipe is simple, fast and so tasty.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup red grapes sliced
- ½ cup celery chopped
- ½ cup pecans chopped
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Cook the Chicken
- Boil chicken breasts until tender. Let cool fully before shredding for the salad mix.
Shred the Chicken
- Use two forks to shred the cooked chicken. Keep the pieces medium-size for better texture.
Prepare the Fruits and Veggies
- Chop celery and slice grapes into halves. Make sure grapes stay fresh and juicy.
Mix the Dressing
- Combine mayonnaise, yogurt, honey, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl.
Add Chicken to a Bowl
- Place shredded chicken into a large mixing bowl. Spread it evenly for easy mixing.
Add Grapes and Celery
- Pour in the chopped celery and sliced grapes. They add crunch and sweetness.
Add Pecans
- Mix in the chopped pecans. They bring a rich nutty flavor and great texture.
Pour the Dressing
- Add the dressing over the chicken mixture. Make sure it covers all the ingredients.
Mix Everything Together
- Use a spatula to mix gently until all ingredients are coated evenly.
Add Fresh Herbs
- Sprinkle parsley for color and fresh taste. It makes the salad look beautiful.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste the salad and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed for balance.
Chill Before Serving
- Place the salad in the fridge for 30 minutes for better flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh grapes for best sweetness.
- Add toasted pecans for extra crunch.
- Chill the salad before eating.
- Use rotisserie chicken for extra flavor.
- Add more yogurt for a lighter dressing.
- Cut ingredients evenly for a perfect bite.
- Use fresh lemon juice for bright flavor.