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Apple Pecan Chicken Salad with Honey Dijon Easy Sweet Lunch


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  • Author: Laura Jennings
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Apple Pecan Chicken Salad with Honey Dijon is creamy, sweet, and crunchy with tender chicken, crisp apples, and toasted pecans.


Ingredients

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3 cups cooked chicken breast, diced

3/4 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 medium apple, finely diced

1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped

1/2 cup celery, finely diced

2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped

Salt and black pepper to taste


Instructions

1. Cook chicken until fully done and cool completely.

2. Dice chicken into small pieces.

3. Whisk mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and lemon juice.

4. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Fold in diced chicken.

6. Add apple, toasted pecans, celery, and red onion.

7. Mix gently until combined.

8. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store in refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Toast pecans for deeper flavor.

Serve on croissants or lettuce wraps.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 430
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 590mg
  • Fat: 31g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 23g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 11g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg