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Fruity Chicken Salad Creamy chicken salad with red grapes, chopped celery, and pecans in a white bowl, topped with black pepper, served on a light surface with fresh grapes and sandwich bread in the background.

Fruity Chicken Salad

A delicious, refreshing Fruity Chicken Salad that combines savory chicken with a burst of fresh fruit, perfect for a light meal or bag lunch.
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Course: entree
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken salad, easy lunch, fruit salad, healthy salad
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 354kcal
Cost: $6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded chicken from a rotisserie chicken skin removed, for a quicker option
  • 1 apple chopped
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • ½ cup chopped pecans adds crunch and flavor
  • ½ cup grapes cut in half
  • 8 oz can crushed pineapple drained, adds sweetness
  • ½ cup mayonnaise classic base for the dressing
  • ½ cup sour cream for creaminess
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place the shredded chicken, apple, celery, pecans, grapes, and crushed pineapple into a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the mayonnaise and sour cream. Stir everything together until well combined.
    Overhead view of chicken salad ingredients in a glass bowl, including shredded chicken, mayonnaise, sour cream, red grapes, chopped celery, crushed pineapple, pecans, and black pepper before mixing.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate for about 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
    Close-up of creamy chicken and grape salad being mixed in a clear glass bowl with a blue spatula, showing halved red grapes and diced celery in a thick white dressing.
  • Serve the chicken salad on bread, crackers, or tortilla chips for a refreshing meal.

Notes

This salad is a fantastic make-ahead option. Enjoy it fresh on bread, crackers, or chips for a quick meal. Store in the fridge for up to 3–4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 354kcal (18%) | Carbohydrates: 15g (5%) | Protein: 14g (28%) | Fat: 27g (42%) | Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 54mg (18%) | Sodium: 224mg (10%) | Potassium: 293mg (8%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 12g (13%) | Vitamin A: 229IU (5%) | Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) | Calcium: 45mg (5%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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