Are you tired of bland sandwiches for your lunch? Do you want something creamy and crunchy while still being good for you? We have the perfect recipe for you. Check out our secret recipe for a healthier chicken salad that’s anything but ordinary.
This chicken salad is loaded with grapes, apples, and pecans, which makes it taste decadent. Yet it’s low in calories and WW points. This is a recipe you will return to again and again, and your family will love it, too.
- Healthier Chicken Salad Recipe with Grapes, Apples, and Pecans
- Weight Watchers Points for Healthier Chicken Salad
- How Long Does Chicken Salad Last?
- Can I Freeze the Chicken Salad?
- Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Healthier Chicken Salad with Grapes, Apples, and Pecans.
- How to Make Healthier Chicken Salad in 2 Easy Steps (with Photos!)
Here are three reasons why I love this recipe:
- Many serving possibilities – Serve this on top of a bed of lettuce, wrapped in a low carb tortilla, or between two slices of light or low carb bread. Or my favorite, scoop it with low point/low calorie crackers.
- Protein-packed – This recipe has a whopping 22 grams of protein, so it’s sure to keep you satisfied for hours.
- Meal prep – This salad is a great meal prep option. Make a batch on the weekends, and you’ll be ready to fill meals for the week ahead.
Here is the recipe. Scroll past the recipe card to see tips, serving ideas, FAQs and step-by-step photos.
Healthier Chicken Salad Recipe with Grapes, Apples, and Pecans
Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken breast cooked, cooled, and cut into cubes, approx 2.5 pounds of chicken
- 4 Tablespoons pecans coarsely chopped
- 1 cup grapes seedless, halved
- 1 large Granny Smith apple cored and diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1 cup plain, non-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 lemon juiced, or 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt or celery salt
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt optional – for garnish
- 1 Tablespoon sweetener powdered, such as Truvia
Instructions
- Gently stir all ingredients together until combined.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours or until ready to serve.
- Serve on a bed of lettuce, rolled up in collard greens or on low calorie bread or crackers.
WW Information
Notes
Nutrition
Weight Watchers Points for Healthier Chicken Salad
This recipe is only 1 point or 177 calories per 1/2 cup serving, making it a perfect choice for staying on track.
Compare this recipe to Cheddars Grilled Chicken Pecan Salad. One salad contains 45g total carbs, 39g net carbs, 41g fat, 45g protein, and 710 calories.
Another option if you love chicken salad is The Holy Mess Chicken Ranch Salad. This delicious salad is full of flavor and has 7 points per serving. Bonus: it has Fritos!
How Long Does Chicken Salad Last?
When stored in an airtight container, this salad stays fresh in the refrigerator for four days. For the best flavor, I like to make it the day before to let the flavors meld.
Can I Freeze the Chicken Salad?
This recipe for chicken salad with fruit is best when eaten fresh. We do not recommend freezing it.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Healthier Chicken Salad with Grapes, Apples, and Pecans.
How to Make Healthier Chicken Salad in 2 Easy Steps (with Photos!)
Step 1: Gather & prep your ingredients
Slice the grapes and dice the apples, pecans, celery, and chicken.
These fresh, wholesome ingredients make a sweet and crunchy salad you’ll look forward to eating.
Step 2: Mix ingredients, refrigerate, and serve
Gently stir all ingredients together until combined. Refrigerate for at least two hours or until ready to serve. This salad gets better as it sits in the fridge and the flavors combine.
Serve on a bed of lettuce, rolled up in collard greens, or on low-calorie bread or crackers.
You’ll love this recipe because it takes basic, bland chicken to a company-worthy dish. Let us know how you like it in the comments below.
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I’m allergic to mustard. What can I use instead?
Hi Judith, You can just leave out the mustard. This won’t affect the quality of the recipe. Enjoy!
really good