Delicious and Nutritious Pecan Chicken Salad with Fresh Fruits

This Pecan Chicken Salad with Apples and Grapes is a delightful mix of flavors and textures. Tender chicken, crunchy pecans, sweet apples, and juicy grapes come together in a creamy dressing to create a satisfying and refreshing salad. Perfect for a light lunch or a summer picnic, this salad is also packed with nutritious ingredients. It's a great way to introduce more fruits and veggies into your diet. With a prep time of only 15 minutes, you can enjoy this delicious salad in no time!

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 apple, diced
• 1 cup red grapes, halved
• 1/2 cup celery, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 4 cups mixed salad greens

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, pecans, diced apple, halved grapes, diced celery, and finely chopped red onion.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
4. Place the mixed salad greens on serving plates.
5. Top the greens with the dressed chicken salad.
6. Garnish with extra pecans, if desired.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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