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A bowl of Apple pecan chicken salad.

Apple Pecan Chicken Salad

This sweet, savory, and refreshing apple pecan chicken salad is loaded with protein and a great lunch or dinner recipe whenever you are craving quick and easy. Pecan salad is nutty and made with crisp apples, tender chicken, and a creamy base.
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded
  • 1 cup apple diced (~1 medium apple)
  • ½ cup red onion diced (½ a medium red onion)
  • ½ cup stalk celery diced (2-3 stalks)
  • ¾ cup mayo or plain greek yogurt
  • ½ cup pecans chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice fresh or bottled will work
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • Dash of salt & pepper optional

Instructions

  • In a large bowl combine all ingredients.
  • Mix until ingredients are evenly dispersed and the mayo/greek yogurt is evenly coating the entire mixture.
  • That’s it!

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Notes

  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
  • For a vegan or vegetarian version, omit the chicken and use plant-based mayo or yogurt.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Nutrition Facts
    Apple Pecan Chicken Salad
    Serving Size
     
    1 g
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    335
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    14
    g
    22
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    13
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    10
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    99
    mg
    33
    %
    Sodium
     
    280
    mg
    12
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    11
    g
    4
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    6
    g
    7
    %
    Protein
     
    41
    g
    82
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.