Lunch
Chicken Salad with Grapes, Pecans & Greek Yogurt
A lighter take on a lunch-counter favorite: mostly Greek yogurt with just a spoonful of mayo, plenty of crunch from celery and toasted pecans, and sweet pops of red grape. It comes together in minutes with rotisserie chicken and makes a satisfying lunch that won't leave you reaching for a snack an hour later.
Chicken Salad with Grapes, Pecans & Greek Yogurt
Recipe Card
Chicken Salad with Grapes, Pecans & Greek Yogurt
Method: No-Cook·Cuisine: American
Cook Time
None (assembly)
Ingredients
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3 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded (about 1 lb; rotisserie works well)
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1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole)
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2 tbsp mayonnaise
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1 tbsp Dijon mustard
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1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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2 celery stalks, finely diced
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3/4 cup red grapes, halved
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1/3 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
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2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 2 tbsp chives)
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1/4 tsp salt
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Black pepper, to taste
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For serving: hearty whole grain bread, or a bed of mixed greens; sliced cucumber and cherry tomatoes on the side
Instructions
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1
In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
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2
Add the chicken, celery, grapes, pecans, and dill. Fold gently until everything is coated.
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3
Taste and adjust the salt, pepper, or lemon. Chill for 20 minutes if you have time — it lets the flavors settle.
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4
Serve piled on whole grain bread or over a bed of greens, with sliced cucumber and cherry tomatoes alongside for a balanced plate.
Meal Prep Tip
The chicken salad keeps 3 to 4 days in the fridge. If you're prepping ahead, stir the toasted pecans in just before serving so they stay crunchy rather than softening in the yogurt.
Nutrition
Per serving — estimate, salad only.
Calories
320
Net Carbs
8g
Total Carbs
10g
Fiber
2g
Protein
30g
Fat
18g
Saturated Fat
3g
Nutrition pending review by our registered dietitian — estimate only. Not medical advice. Add whole grain bread separately if serving as a sandwich.
Keywords
Lunch
High Protein
Make-ahead
Greek Yogurt
No-Cook
Healthy Fats
Besides Sugar
Besides Sugar: Healthy Fats + Protein Improve Satiety
Pairing lean protein with the unsaturated fats in pecans keeps you full and satisfied for hours, so you naturally eat less across the day — and steadier appetite means fewer of the between-meal carbs that send blood sugar climbing.
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