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The Best Chicken Salad Recipe

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This classic chicken salad combines tender chicken with crisp celery, sweet grapes, crunchy pecans, and a creamy dressing. It's perfect for picnics, lunches, or light dinners and is versatile enough to be served on bread, in a wrap, or in lettuce cups.

Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken, chopped

1 cup seedless red grapes, halved

1 apple (such as Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp), diced

1 cup celery, chopped

½ cup pecans, chopped

½ cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, fresh parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  2. In a separate large bowl, mix together the chopped chicken, grapes, apple, celery, and pecans.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Serve as a sandwich on bread or croissants, in a wrap, or in lettuce cups.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, replace half of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
  • Feel free to swap grapes for dried cranberries or raisins for a different sweetness.
  • To add extra flavor, try incorporating diced red onion, shredded cheese, or a dash of curry powder.

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