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The Best Chicken Salad with Grapes, Pecans & Tarragon

5 from 1 vote
Looking for the best chicken salad recipe with grapes? This super easy recipe features tender shredded chicken, sweet red grapes, crunchy pecans, and herbaceous tarragon for the perfect balance of sweet and savory. It makes a quick and easy lunch and is great for meal prep, too!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings : 6 servings

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups finely shredded chicken breast (poached or rotisserie), about 3 large chicken breasts worth
  • 1 large celery rib, finely diced
  • 1/3 cup green onions, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup fresh tarragon, finely chopped
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
  • 3 tbsp grainy mustard
  • 1 lemon, juice and zest
  • 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
  • 2/3 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
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Instructions
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine 3 cups of finely shredded chicken, 1 rib of finely diced celery, 2/3 cup green onions, and 2/3 cup tarragon.
  2. Add 2/3 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), 3 tbsp grainy mustard, the juice and zest of 1 lemon, and 1 tsp of salt. Mix until well combined and even in texture.
  3. Add 1 cup of halved red grapes and 2/3 cup of roughly chopped pecans.
  4. Taste and add more salt to taste.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 439kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 31gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 696mgPotassium: 462mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 244IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 3mg