Classic Chicken Salad with Pecans

This Classic Chicken Salad with Pecans is ready in a snap when using rotisserie chicken and a few quick chops of grapes, sweet onion, and celery.

It's a delightful and deeply satisfying combination of flavors (sweet, salty, tangy) and textures (cold, crunchy, juicy) that's almost impossible to stop eating.

A pile of this chicken salad plopped on top of a bed of greens or tucked between two slices of good bread would make a most excellent lunch or light supper. 

Ingredients for Classic Chicken Salad with Pecans

chicken: For quick and easy, rotisserie chicken is the way to go. leftover chicken or turkey is a great option. I freeze deboned leftover turkey or chicken and use it for recipes just like this one.

Pecans: Toasted pecans lend an additional texture and taste that is quite delicious. 

Red Grapes: Halved seedless grapes add a touch of sweetness

Sweet Onions:  Sweet onions contain extra sugar, but red onions can be used in a pinch.

Celery:  The perfect vegetable for crunchiness in any salad.

Mayonnaise and sour cream:  Mayo and sour cream, both provide the creamy base for this yummy chicken salad.

How To Make Classic Chicken Salad with Pecans

• Shred rotisserie chicken into small bite-size pieces. Set aside.

• Chop celery into small pieces and add to a large bowl.

• Add the pecans, diced onions, and grapes. Add the mayonnaise and sour cream.
• Add chicken to the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl.

• Mix until well combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.

•  Refrigerate until ready to serve. Salad tastes even better when it has time to sit in the refrigerator for a few hours.

How long does Chicken Salad last 

• Chicken salad will last 3-5 days in the refrigerator, covered in an airtight container.

ways to Serve Classic Chicken Salad with Pecans

• Serve on a croissant with chips on the side.
• Serve on leafy greens for a low-carb choice.
• Serve as a Chicken Salad Wrap
• Serve as a Pita Pocket Chicken Salad

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Classic Chicken Salad with Pecans
Author: Nani Fyant
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: N/A
Servings: 6 servings

This chicken salad with grapes is ready in a snap when using rotisserie chicken and a few quick chops of pecans, sweet onion, and celery.

Ingredients:

• 1 rotisserie chicken (approx. 3 1/2 cups) shred into small bite-size pieces
• 1/2 cup celery, diced
• 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped (Note)
• 1 cup red grapes, cut in half
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoon sour cream
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper and salt
• 1/2 cup sweet onion, diced 

Instructions:

1. Shred rotisserie chicken into small bite-size pieces. Set aside.
2. Chop celery into small pieces and add to a large bowl. Add the pecans, diced onions, and grapes. Add the mayonnaise and sour cream.
3. Add chicken to the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl.
4. Mix until well combined. Add salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Salad tastes even better when it has time to sit in the refrigerator for a few hours.

Note: How to toast pecans recipe here.