This delicious and wholesome fruited chicken salad is a perfect blend of flavors and textures. Tender chicken, sweet fruits, crunchy nuts, and creamy dressing come together to create a refreshing and satisfying meal. It's great for a light lunch or dinner option.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup grapes, halved
- 1 apple, diced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves, for serving
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, grapes, apple, cranberries, and pecans.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the fruited chicken salad on a bed of lettuce leaves and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Chicken salad is a versatile dish that can be customized with different fruits, nuts, and dressings.
Adding Greek yogurt to the dressing gives the salad a creamy texture and a boost of protein.
This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for a quick and easy meal option.