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Apple Pecan Chicken Salad Bowl

15-Minute Apple Pecan Chicken Salad Bowl That Never Fails

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A refreshing and nutritious chicken salad bowl with crisp apples, pecans, and grapes.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup reduced-fat plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt
  • ¼ cup light mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¾ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 ½ cups cubed cooked chicken breast
  • ¾ cup red grapes, halved
  • ½ cup chopped unpeeled Gala apple
  • ½ cup thinly sliced celery
  • ¼ cup coarsely chopped pecans
  • 8 slices multigrain bread
  • 8 leaves butter lettuce

Instructions

  1. Stir yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, pepper, and salt together in a medium bowl until well combined.
  2. Fold in chicken, grapes, apple, celery, and pecans until evenly coated.
  3. Divide the chicken salad among 4 bread slices.
  4. Top each with 2 lettuce leaves.
  5. Place the remaining bread slices on top.

Notes

  • You can use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter option.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Freezing chicken salad is not recommended as the texture may change.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg