WW Grapes and Pecan Chicken Salad

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WW Grapes and Pecan Chicken Salad is a very delicious salad that is full of colors. The combination of grapes, pecans & chicken provides a balance of savory & sweet flavors. It is perfect for lunch or a simple dinner.  The salad is light & suitable for Weight Watchers because of the creamy Dijon mustard dressing, which unifies everything without adding weight. The fresh ingredients in this recipe are very basic & clean. It is a simple idea to utilize the leftover chicken. You can have this salad in the lettuce cups or with green salad if you want something lighter. This WW Grapes and Pecan Chicken Salad is a great option because it prepares quickly, and it is delicious as well.

Total WW points per serving of this salad are 4.

STATS:

  • Caloric content: 280 kcal
  • Preparation time: Fifteen minutes
  • Serving size: 1 bowl
  • Cook time: Nil
  • Cuisine: American
  • Total time: Fifteen minutes
  • Course: Salad / Lunch
  • Diet: WW
  • Serving: 4 servings

EQUIPMENT:

  • Sharp knife
  • Mixing dish
  • Cutting board
  • Whisk

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast
  • One tsp. Dijon Mustard
  • 1/3 cup celery
  • One cup red or green grapes (seedless)
  • ¼ cup pecans
  • ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • Salt
  • 2 tbsp. light mayonnaise

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CHICKEN:

  • Use cooked or rotisserie-style chicken breasts for simple preparation. Chop it small to ensure that it blends well with the salad. We can easily use leftover chicken to prepare this salad.

CELERY:

  • Fresh celery counteracts the fruit’s sweetness and adds crunch. Make the thin slices so they mix uniformly with other components as well.

PECANS:

  • Pecans add indulgence to this salad. Toast these pecans to add extra flavors. We have to chop them into small pieces so they distribute evenly.

GRAPES:

  • Use seedless red or green grapes. They balance the creamy dressing by adding moisture and natural sweetness.

MAYONNAISE:

  • This gives you a creamy base while maintaining the dressing’s lightness. It’s a good substitute for heavier mayo.

LEMON JUICE:

  • It prevents the apples from browning and brightens the dressing. It is best to use fresh juice to provide a strong taste.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Take a dish and stir the chopped chicken, pecans, celery, and grapes.
  2. Mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, black pepper, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and salt together in a dish.
  3. Cover the chicken mixture with the dressing.
  4. Properly toss all the ingredients to combine them.
  5. Chill the salad for ten minutes, then serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

GREENS & SALADS:

  • Mixed greens
  • Baby spinach
  • Arugula salad
  • Shredded cabbage mix

VEGETABLE SIDES:

  • Steamed broccoli
  • Roasted zucchini
  • Air-fried green beans
  • Cucumber slices

LIGHT CARBS:

  • Whole-grain mini wrap
  • Cauliflower rice
  • Air-popped popcorn
  • Sweet potato rounds

FRUIT PAIRINGS:

  • Fresh berries
  • Sliced oranges
  • Grapefruit segments
  • Apple slices

SNACKS:

  • WW crackers
  • Light string cheese
  • Pickled vegetables
  • Hard-boiled egg

DRINKS:

  • Lemon water
  • Iced green tea
  • Sparkling water
  • Herbal tea

TIPS:

  • Cut everything into uniform pieces to improve texture.
  • Toast the pecans to enrich the flavor of this salad.
  • Use any leftover grilled chicken for added flavor.
  • Add walnuts, but keep an eye on the points if you want more crunch.
  • If you want to make a firm texture, then chill it.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Put the salad in the covered box and store it for two to three days.

FREEZER:

  • The texture of the apple and yogurt will get ruined in the fridge, so we can’t freeze this salad.

FAQs:

Will I make the salad before the requirement?

  • Yes, we can; prepare the dressing and mix the chicken in with grapes and pecans & store in the fridge.

Can I utilize canned chicken to prepare this salad?

  • A can of chicken works well to prepare this salad, though fresh chicken shreds or rotisserie chicken taste better.

Will we add more vegetables?

  • Yes, we can include cucumbers, bell peppers, or apples.

Can we utilize walnuts instead?

  • Walnuts work well and provide the same texture.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 280 g

Net carbs: 8 g

Total carbs: 12 g

Fiber: 4 g

Protein: 28 g

Fat: 10 g

Calcium: 60 g

Iron: 1.2 g

Vitamin A: 15 g

Sodium: 260 g

Potassium: 320 g

Serving size: 1 cup

Serving: 4