grape pecan chicken salad

Name: GRAPE PECAN CHICKEN SALAD
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients: 6 - large boneless/skinless chicken breasts – organic is truly best!; 1/2 pound(s) seedless red grapes – cut in half; 1 cup(s) chopped pecans; 1 cup(s) chopped celery; 1 cup(s) miracle whip salad dressing; 1 1/2 cup(s) hellmann’s mayonnaise (feel free to adjust to taste); - salt & pepper; - olive oil

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Susan Auten

Dallas, GA

Updated on Aug 14, 2012

Even those who say "I don't care for chicken salad" love this version! It's a bit more work, but worth it for the flavor.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 25 Min

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Ingredients

6 - large boneless/skinless chicken breasts – organic is truly best!
1/2 pound seedless red grapes – cut in half
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup miracle whip salad dressing
1 1/2 cups hellmann’s mayonnaise (feel free to adjust to taste)
- salt & pepper
- olive oil

How To Make grape pecan chicken salad

Step 1

Generously salt & pepper the chicken breasts on both sides. Heat olive oil in a frying pan. Brown the chicken very well on both sides until there is a deep golden crust. Turn down the heat and allow to finish cooking until meat is white all the way through. Immediately chill in the fridge. (I'll do it the day before.)

Step 2

After the chicken is cooled, cube and/or shred the chicken into bite-size pieces. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Miracle Whip, Mayo, Pecans, Grapes & Celery. Blend well. Fold in the chicken. Test for salt.
Step 3

Best to make the salad the day before and allow it to sit for all the flavors to marry.
Step 4

Serving suggestion: Pile it on a croissant or in a pita.
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