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Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans

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Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans

Serve this fruity, nutty chicken salad with assorted crackers and grapes for a filling lunch or a delicious brunch.  The recipe was inspired by a favorite dish served at the former Sweetbriar Restaurant in Gadsden, Alabama. 

Ingredients

1/2 cup light or regular mayonnaise

1/2 cup light or regular sour cream

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

2 pounds skinned and boned chicken breasts, cooked and chopped

3 cups red and white seedless grapes, halved

1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Lettuce leaves (optional)

Stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add chopped chicken and grapes, tossing gently to coat.

Cover and chill at least 1 hour. Stir in pecans just before serving. Serve in stemware lined with lettuce leaves, if desired. Makes 4 servings.

Peter Jung provided this recipe.   www..HinsonAndJung.com

Hinson & Jung, LLC, Home Inspections and Services
Certified Mold Inspector

Wynne Roos made this comment on the recipe:  I've made a similar recipe with Craisins and pecans.  A dash of poultry seasoning enhances the flavor.  I haven't tried adding lemon juice and sour cream.  Bet that's good.

 Life is good in Maryland!

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

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Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Roy, I can't wait to try this - I haven't found a chicken salad recipe I like, but this one sounds simple enough without all the foufou things so many of the recipes call for.  Thanks for sharing.

Jul 13, 2011 07:43 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good to hear from you Juli.  Let us know if you try the recipe. 

 Life is good!

Jul 13, 2011 08:33 AM
Dawn Crawley
Dawn Crawley Realty - Pinehurst, NC
Find Pinehurst Homes

Hi Roy. Chicken salad is one of my favorite foods. This one sounds delicious. I'll have to try it!

Jul 13, 2011 09:10 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Hi Dawn:  If you improve the recipe, share it with us.

 Blooming for you!

Jul 13, 2011 09:13 AM
Janice Roosevelt
Keller Williams Brandywine Valley - West Chester, PA
OICP ABR, ePRO,Ecobroker

I just had dinner but this is making me hungry all over again I've had something similar with walnuts but like pecans so much better.

Jul 13, 2011 11:57 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good to hear from you, Janice.  I hope you are having a great month.

 Blooming for you!

Jul 13, 2011 01:16 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD
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Aug 01, 2018 12:57 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I used this content for a new blog posted today, 8/1/2018.

Aug 01, 2018 01:13 PM
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