The ultimate refreshing lunch. Tender chicken breast tossed with crisp apples, sweet grapes, and crunchy pecans in a light, creamy lemon dressing.
20 Minutes
Fresh Fruit
Meal Prep Hero
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect Balance: The crunch of pecans and apples meets the sweetness of grapes and savory chicken.
- No-Cook Option: Use a rotisserie chicken for a 10-minute meal that doesn’t require turning on the stove.
- Better the Next Day: The flavors meld together beautifully in the fridge, making it the perfect work lunch.
Fresh Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked Chicken (cubed)
- 1 cup Red Grapes (halved)
- 1 Honeycrisp Apple (diced)
- 1/2 cup Celery (finely sliced)
- 1/2 cup Toasted Pecans
- 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
- 2 tbsp Mayo
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice & Zest
- 1 tsp Fresh Dill or Tarragon
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Whisk the Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayo, lemon juice, lemon zest, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Add the cubed chicken, halved grapes, diced apple, and celery to the bowl.
- Toss: Gently fold everything together until the fruit and chicken are evenly coated in the dressing.
- Garnish: Just before serving, stir in the toasted pecans to ensure they stay perfectly crunchy.
- Chill: Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1 hour to let the flavors develop.
Serving Idea: Serve this salad inside a hollowed-out cantaloupe or wrapped in large butter lettuce leaves for a low-carb summer treat!
