Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad Recipe

This creamy, crunchy, fruity twist on classic chicken salad brings juicy grapes, sweet apples, toasted pecans, and just enough southern charm. Serve it up on croissants, lettuce wraps, or straight off the spoon, it's Fancy Nancy approved!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Resting Time 10

Total Time 35

Servings: 4

Course: Chicken Recipes, Healthy Side Dishes & Salads, Salad

Cuisine: American, Southern

Calories: 370

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded (use rotisserie for ease)
½ cup seedless red grapes halved
½ cup diced red apple Fuji or Honeycrisp recommended
¼ cup chopped celery
¼ cup chopped toasted pecans
½ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter version
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: Fresh parsley or dill for garnish

Equipment

1 Mixing bowl
1 Sharp knife
1 Cutting board
1 Spoon or spatula

Method

In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken, grapes, diced apple, celery, and pecans.
In a separate small bowl, mix the mayo and Dijon mustard until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Stir gently until everything is coated.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Let it rest in the fridge for 10 minutes so the flavors meld.
Serve in lettuce cups, on croissants, or eat straight from the bowl (we won’t judge).

Notes

Add chopped green onion or a dash of paprika for extra zing.
Keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days, perfect for meal prep!