Chopped Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans is fresh, crunchy, creamy, and made with ingredients that make sense together.
You’ve got cooked chicken breast, finely chopped lettuce, celery, grapes, pecans, green onions, and a creamy dressing made with light mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
This is the kind of salad that doesn’t feel boring. The grapes add a little sweetness, the pecans add crunch, and the chicken makes it feel like a real main dish.
Serve it with buttery round crackers, pita chips, or mini crostini and it turns into a scoopable chicken salad that’s great for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Why You’ll Love This Chopped Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans
Ready in 20 Minutes
This recipe is made with cooked chicken, so it comes together without turning on the oven or stove.
Great for Lunch or Dinner
The chicken, lettuce, grapes, pecans, and creamy dressing make it filling enough for a main dish.
Crunchy and Creamy
The celery, pecans, and lettuce give this salad crunch, while the dressing keeps it creamy.
Scoopable and Snacky
Serve it with crackers, pita chips, or mini crostini for an easy scoopable meal.
Uses Everyday Ingredients
This recipe uses cooked chicken, lettuce, celery, grapes, pecans, green onions, and a short list of dressing ingredients.
Ingredient Substitutions
Romaine or Iceberg Lettuce
Use either romaine or iceberg lettuce. Romaine has more texture, while iceberg gives the salad a crisp bite.
Cooked Chicken Breast
Rotisserie chicken can be used instead of cooked chicken breast. Remove the skin and dice the meat before adding it to the salad.
Grapes
Red or green grapes both work. Apples can also be used if you want a similar sweet crunch.
Pecans
Walnuts or sliced almonds can be used instead of pecans.
Green Onions
Finely chopped red onion can be used in place of green onions. Use a smaller amount because the flavor is stronger.
Light Mayonnaise
Regular mayonnaise can be used if that’s what you have on hand.
Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt
Plain Greek yogurt with any fat level can be used. Sour cream can also work, but it will make the dressing tangier.
Dijon Mustard
Yellow mustard can be used in a pinch, but Dijon gives the dressing a smoother flavor.
Honey
Maple syrup can be used instead of honey.
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Chicken Salad Chopped Salad with Crackers
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Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 5 cups romaine or iceberg lettuce finely chopped
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast diced
- ¾ cup celery finely chopped
- 1 cup red or green grapes quartered
- ¼ cup pecans chopped
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
For the Creamy Dressing:
- ¼ cup light Mayonnaise
- ¼ cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
For Serving:
- 4 ounces buttery round crackers
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Using a spoon, stir until the dressing is smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the lettuce, chicken, celery, grapes, pecans, and green onions.
- Pour the dressing over the salad.
- Using a mixing spoon, toss gently until the salad is coated.
- Serve with buttery round crackers, pita chips, or mini crostini.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
Chill before serving – A short chill in the refrigerator helps the dressing settle into the salad.Storing
Refrigerate – Place leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Store crackers separately – Keep crackers, pita chips, or crostini in a separate container so they do not soften. Stir before serving – Give the salad a gentle stir before serving because the dressing may settle at the bottom.Nutrition
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