Pioneer Woman Chicken Salad Recipe
The Pioneer Woman Chicken Salad Recipe is creamy, fresh and full of flavor. It is perfect for lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast chopped
- 1 cup celery finely chopped
- 1 cup red seedless grapes halved
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Cook the Chicken
- Place chicken breasts in a pot. Cover with water and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until fully cooked. Let cool completely before chopping.
Chop the Ingredients
- Cut the cooked chicken into small cubes. Chop celery finely. Slice grapes in half. Measure almonds carefully to keep the texture balanced.
Make the Dressing
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt and black pepper. Stir well until smooth and creamy.
Combine Everything
- Add chopped chicken, celery, grapes and almonds into the dressing bowl. Mix gently until all ingredients are coated evenly.
Add Fresh Herbs
- Sprinkle chopped parsley into the salad. Stir lightly to combine. Taste and adjust salt or pepper if needed.
Chill Before Serving
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Chilling helps flavors blend together beautifully.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Chill the salad before serving.
- Toast almonds for extra flavor.
- Add more lemon juice for freshness.
- Do not overmix to keep texture nice.