Easy California Chicken Salad
Creamy California Chicken Salad features tender chicken, juicy grapes, crisp celery, and pecans in a tangy Greek yogurt dressing. Perfect in croissants!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 381kcal
Ingredients
- 2-3 cups seasoned shredded chicken try using rotisserie chicken for added flavor
- 1 cup washed grapes cut into halves
- 2 stalks celery about 1 cup
- 1 green onion
- ½ cup pecans toasted for the best flavor
- ½ cup chopped red onion
The Dressing
- 5.3 oz container or ½ cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon poppyseeds
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine all the ingredients to make the dressing. Stir well until fully combined.
- Place the chicken, grapes, celery, onion, pecans, and red onion into a medium bowl.
- Add the poppyseed dressing to the chicken mixture. Stir until well combined. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
Storage: Keep in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days. Don't freeze.
Serve with whole grain bread, between two halves of a croissant, on your favorite crackers, or alone.
Make Ahead Tips: Prepare the chicken salad and dressing separately. Combine the day you plan on serving for the best and freshest results.
Nutrition
Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 456mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg