Chicken Salad with Apples, Grapes, and Spicy Pecans

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
25%
Chicken Salad with Apples, Grapes, and Spicy Pecans
25 min.
6
650kcal

Suggestions


If you're looking for a refreshing and satisfying meal that perfectly balances flavors and textures, this Chicken Salad with Apples, Grapes, and Spicy Pecans is the dish for you! Bursting with crisp, crunchy celery and sweet tart apples, this salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful explosion of taste in every bite. The juicy red grapes add a touch of sweetness, while the spicy pecans introduce a kick that elevates the entire experience.

This recipe stands out as a gluten-free and dairy-free option, making it an excellent choice for those with dietary restrictions without compromising on flavor. With a delightful combination of protein-rich chicken and flavorful ingredients, it’s a hearty dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a main course at any gathering.

Ready in just 25 minutes, this salad is perfect for a quick meal or an impressive dish to serve at parties. The preparation is straightforward, requiring minimal equipment—a bowl is all you need! Whether you're meal prepping for the week or entertaining guests, you'll find that this Chicken Salad is as versatile as it is delicious. Chill it for up to three days, and you have a deliciously satisfying meal ready to go whenever hunger strikes!

Ingredients

  • cup celery stalks chopped
  •  chicken breast strips/pre-cooked/chopped cooked cut into bite-size pieces ( 6 cups)
  • tablespoons dijon mustard 
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup fruit 
  • cup mayonnaise 
  • cup pecans 
  • servings pepper freshly ground to taste
  • cup grapes red seedless cut in half
  • servings sea salt to taste
  •  baking apples are apples that have a sweet-tart balance and hold their shape when such as granny smith or pippin, peeled and chopped ( 1 1/4 cups)

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Stir together first 3 ingredients in a medium bowl.
  2. Add chicken pieces and next 6 ingredients, and gently toss.
  3. Sprinkle with Spicy Pecans, and serve immediately, or cover and chill up to 3 days.
  4. *For testing purposes, we used Crosse & Blackwell's Genuine Major Grey's Chutney.

Nutrition Facts

Calories650kcal
Protein28.95%
Fat62.63%
Carbs8.42%

Properties

Glycemic Index
44.33
Glycemic Load
3.4
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
25.419130418612%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.25mg
Delphinidin
1.2mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
1.59mg
Epigallocatechin
1.01mg
Epicatechin
2.42mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.44mg
Apigenin
5.87mg
Luteolin
0.24mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.37mg
Quercetin
1.29mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:649.71kcal
32.49%
Fat:45.24g
69.61%
Saturated Fat:6.88g
43.02%
Carbohydrates:13.68g
4.56%
Net Carbohydrates:10.39g
3.78%
Sugar:9.35g
10.39%
Cholesterol:137.51mg
45.84%
Sodium:608.11mg
26.44%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:47.05g
94.1%
Vitamin K:112.83µg
107.45%
Vitamin B3:20.08mg
100.38%
Selenium:42.85µg
61.21%
Vitamin B6:0.95mg
47.59%
Manganese:0.86mg
42.8%
Phosphorus:400.95mg
40.09%
Magnesium:71.35mg
17.84%
Potassium:597.85mg
17.08%
Vitamin B5:1.69mg
16.93%
Copper:0.34mg
16.88%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.79%
Zinc:2.36mg
15.72%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
13.84%
Vitamin E:2.03mg
13.52%
Iron:2.42mg
13.46%
Fiber:3.29g
13.15%
Vitamin B12:0.53µg
8.87%
Vitamin A:416.7IU
8.33%
Vitamin C:6.47mg
7.84%
Folate:23.07µg
5.77%
Calcium:54.76mg
5.48%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.45%
Source:My Recipes