I love Chicken Salad but hate celery. Anytime I go to a restaurant all the chicken salad sandwiches have celery in it. That’s why I have been making my own recipe for several years now. It is so light and refreshing. I like to serve my chicken salad on a piece of Romaine lettuce to save on the extra carbs.
This recipe is so easy to make. It really takes no time at all. I make this on a Sunday evening and then I have lunch for the next few days. My husband won’t eat any kind of chicken salad, so that leaves more for me to enjoy.
- 1 12.5 oz can chicken breast in water
- 1 red apple
- 1/2 cup seedless green grapes
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
- Drain the canned chicken and place into a large bowl
- Chop up apple and add to chicken
- Slice grapes in half and to to bowl
- Mix in pecan and mayo until well incorporated
- Serve chilled on a leaf of Romaine lettuce
Make sure you pin the image below so you can save this chicken salad recipe to try later.
angie says
oh so yummy love to buy this and take to work thanks for the recipe gonna try to make my own
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The Casual Craftlete says
Thanks for stopping by, Angie! I love making my own chicken salad. That way I know all the ingredients and how many calories.
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says
I was TOTALLY drooling over this on instagram! I’m going to make this soon! Also loving your t3i shots 🙂 How do you like the new camera? Thanks for linking up to SNF 🙂
The Casual Craftlete says
Let me know what you think of the Chicken Salad! I still have a lot to figure out with the camera. But my pictures are getting better 😉 Thanks girly!!
Lisa says
This looks so delish I just pinned it too. Love a great chicken salad and needed a recipe. came over from Dream a little Bigger’s linky party. Have a great night, Lisa at Concord Cottage
The Casual Craftlete says
Thanks for stopping by and pinning my recipe, Lisa! Hope you are having a good week 🙂
Carmody says
Chicken Salad is the one item that everyone in my home will eat. I will make this recipe this week.
The Casual Craftlete says
I wish the others in my house would eat this chicken salad recipe. It’s SO good! Thanks for stopping, by 🙂
Sheila says
My mouth is watering to try this great recipe. Thank you 🙂
The Casual Craftlete says
Thanks for stopping by, Sheila! Let me know if you make the chicken salad recipe 🙂
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
So Yummy. I would love for you to link up to my Inspire Me party this afternoon http://www.astrollthrulife.net. Hope to see you there. Hugs, Marty
The Casual Craftlete says
Thanks SO much for the invite! Hope you are having a wonderful week!
Melissa @ A Prudent Life says
Pinned & printed! I was going to look for a good chicken salad recipe to make next week. So glad I saw this at Carrie This Home’s link party!
The Casual Craftlete says
Yay! Thanks for pinning, Melissa! Let me know what you think of the chicken salad. Have a great week.
April says
I love apple and grapes in salads, that would be a wonderful addition to chicken salad, yum! I just started a new link-up, Meal Planning Monday Recipe Link-Up and would love to invite you to share your recipe at my linky party. 🙂 http://www.aprilshomemaking.com/2014/03/meal-planning-monday-recipe-link-up.html
The Casual Craftlete says
Thanks for the invite, April! I will try and stop by a little later. Hope you are having a great week 🙂
Emily says
Ooh these look delicious and so easy to make! Thanks for sharing 🙂
The Casual Craftlete says
Thanks for stopping by, Emily! I really do love this chicken salad recipe.
Sarah says
I don’t mind celery, but this is my favorite kind of chicken salad, a little sweet and oh so good. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
The Casual Craftlete says
You are welcome, Sarah! I love the sweetness of this recipe. SO glad you stopped by 🙂
BeBetsy - Smashingly Good Living says
This is such an easy salad to put together. Both of us have used it numerous times for bridal and baby showers – not to mention home dinners. Sharon and Denise
The Casual Craftlete says
Not to mention is sweet and tasty. Thanks for stopping by! Hope you are having a great week 🙂
Madonna/aka/Ms. Lemon says
I love this salad and I would not even care if someone put celery in it. Now cilantro, not so much.
The Casual Craftlete says
I’m just the opposite! Thanks for stopping by 🙂 Hope you enjoy the chicken salad recipe.
Nancherrow says
I love chicken salad. And this looks like the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Would love for you to share at Fridays Unfolded!
Alison
Nancherrow
The Casual Craftlete says
Thanks SO much for stopping by, Alison! Hope you enjoy the chicken salad recipe. Have a great night!
Erlene says
Love chicken salad, but my hubby doesn’t like it when there’s grapes in it – he’s missing out. Pinned for myself. Visiting from live laugh linky party. Following you on some of your social media sites.
The Casual Craftlete says
Thanks for stopping by and pinning, Erlene! Yes, your husband is missing out…haha. I love the sweetness from the grapes. Enjoy the chicken salad recipe.
Meredith@A TIPical Day says
I just love this chicken salad! So good! I don’t know what it is about all the fruit in it, but it is the perfect touch!
The Casual Craftlete says
I agree! Just the right amount of sweetness from the fruit. Thanks for stopping by, Meredith!
Antionette Blake says
Your hubby won’t eat chicken salad and you won’t eat celery in yours – a perfect match for this recipe!- Thanks for linking up again this week with us at the #WWDParty!
The Casual Craftlete says
Haha…I know, right?! Thanks for stopping by, Antionette!!
Lynna says
Chicken salads are one of my favorite kinds of salad. With or without celery for me. Haha!
The Casual Craftlete says
Aren’t they yummy?! I’m a huge fan myself. Thanks for stopping by, Lynna!
Ciera says
Ooohhhhh I love this!
The Casual Craftlete says
Thanks Ciera! It’s pretty yummy 🙂
Britni says
I absolutely love crunchy and fruity salads so this sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing on the weekend re-Treat link party. Hope you link up to the party again tomorrow!
Britni @ Play. Party. Pin.
The Casual Craftlete says
Thanks for hosting, Britni!
Diane Ugo says
This dish looks yummy, one ill definitely try. I found you through the Weekend Wind Down.
The Casual Craftlete says
Thanks for stopping by, Diane! Hope you enjoy the salad.