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Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad

A delightful and refreshing chicken salad combining savory chicken, sweet grapes, and apples, perfect for lunch, dinner, or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups shredded chicken Use leftover rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 1 cup grapes, halved Adjust sweetness by varying the amount.
  • 1 piece apple, diced
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped Chop finely for better texture.
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • as needed Lettuce leaves for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, grapes, diced apple, and chopped pecans.
  2. In a separate small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the chicken and fruit mixture, and stir until well combined.
Serving
  1. Serve Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad on a bed of fresh lettuce leaves or as desired.

Notes

This salad is great for meal prep and can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. For added flavor, consider adding diced celery or dried cranberries.