Lettuce leaves: These are for serving! Read on for bonus ideas for how to share this Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans.Chopped pecans, toasted: What kind of nuts go best in chicken salad? We're partial to pecans, but chopped, toasted almonds or walnuts, or even a handful of sunflower seeds would also be delicious if you prefer one of those instead. Add chopped chicken to a large bowl along with celery, grapes, dried cherries, chopped pecans, mayonnaise, salt and pepper.(For more mix-in variations, see "Community Tips" below.) Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool to room temperature for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Can't find any fresh grapes that look great? Swap in a handful of dried cranberries or cherries for a pop of sweetness instead. Bring mixture to a boil over medium high heat, and cook, 15 minutes, or until chicken is done and registers 160F on a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest portion of the breast meat. Red and white seedless grapes, halved: Any variety of seedless grape that looks fresh at the market will do.If you prefer your meat in strands rather than cubes, shred the chicken. Alternatively, you could save time by using leftover chicken from earlier in the week, or pick up a rotisserie chicken at the supermarket to slice and dice. Skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cooked and chopped: Grill, slow cook, pressure cook, bake or saute any cooking method will do.Salt and pepper: Start with a little less than 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of black pepper, take a taste test, and add more as desired to reach the seasoning level you prefer. 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, boiled, diced 1 cup seedless red grapes, each cut in half 1 cup salted cashews 1 small Gala apple, finely diced 1/4 cup.Any lightly-colored vinegar should also work in a pinch. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if needed. It's also always a hit when we tote it along to gatherings. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and mix until evenly combined. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on Photo: Will Dickey Homemade chicken saladspecifically our Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans recipeis pretty much the perfect make-ahead lunch recipe.
Whisk together all of the dressing ingredients until smooth. Fresh lemon juice: For the best tangy flavor punch, stick with fresh-squeezed rather than store-bought citrus juice from a bottle. Combine all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl.If desired, substitute plain Greek yogurt (any fat level) for the sour cream-it's equally tangy, higher in protein and probiotics, and slightly lower in calories. Mayonnaise and sour cream: Light or regular we call for a one-to-one ratio of these creamy ingredients to act as the delicious "glue" to bind together all of the components of this chicken salad recipe.
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