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close up of a bowl with fancy chicken salad with fruit. Surronded by an apple and grapes with crackers
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Fancy Chicken Salad with Apples and Grapes

This Fancy Chicken Salad with Apples and Grapes with toasted pecans makes for a sweet, crunchy, and delicious light meal.
Prep Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Salad
Keyword: chicken salad, fancy nancy chicken salad chick
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Lisa Kerhin

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 cups diced cooked chicken
  • 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
  • 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
  • 1 Granny Smith apple, cored, and diced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 lemon, juice only
  • ¼ teaspoon celery salt
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  • To toast the pecans: heat a dry skillet over medium heat, lightly brown the nuts for 3 - 5 minutes. Watch close as they can burn fast.
  • In a large bowl, add chicken, fruit, celery, and pecans.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, lemon juice, celery salt, and onion powder; stir well.
  • Pour dressing over chicken and fruit mixture, mixing well until combined.
  • Refrigerate for at least two hours or until ready to serve. Serve on crackers, celery sticks, croissants, or your favorite bread.

Notes

see blog post for tips and variations