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Healthy Pecan Chicken Salad Recipe!

Pecan Chicken Salad Recipe

This pecan chicken salad is creamy, crunchy, and loaded with flavor. A protein-packed, low-carb meal perfect for lunch, meal prep, or wraps—ready in minutes with simple, wholesome ingredients.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course lunch, Salad
Cuisine American, southern-inspired
Servings 6
Calories 382 kcal

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp Knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups chopped cooked chicken
  • 2 hard boiled eggs finely chopped
  • 2 ribs celery finely chopped
  • 1/4 medium sweet or white onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons pickle relish (You can use dill or sweet. I much prefer the dill.)
  • 2 teaspoons creole or spicy brown mustard
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, add chopped cooked chicken, celery, onion, and chopped hard-boiled eggs.
    In a large mixing bowl, add chopped cooked chicken, celery, onion, and chopped hard-boiled eggs.
  • Stir in pickle relish, spicy mustard, and mayonnaise.
    Stir in pickle relish, spicy mustard, and mayonnaise.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Gently fold in chopped pecans to keep their crunch intact.
    Gently fold in chopped pecans to keep their crunch intact.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
    Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
  • Serve on lettuce leaves, with crackers, or in a wrap.
    Serve on lettuce leaves, with crackers, or in a wrap.
  • Optional: Garnish with extra pecans or a sprinkle of paprika.