Smoked Chicken Salad Recipe
This smoked chicken salad is creamy, crunchy, and packed with flavor. It’s a refreshing, no-cook meal that’s perfect for summer lunches, quick dinners, or healthy meal prep days.
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Sharp Knife
- medium mixing bowl
- spoon or spatula for mixing
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped leftover smoked chicken
- ⅔ cup chopped celery
- ½ cup halved seedless red grapes
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- 3 medium scallions white and green parts, chopped
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon raspberry vinegar
- ½ teaspoon ground paprika
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the smoked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken, chopped celery, red grapes, pecans, and scallions.
- Add mayonnaise, raspberry vinegar, and paprika to the bowl.
- Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Gently toss everything until evenly coated.
- Cover and chill for 15–30 minutes for best flavor.
- Serve over greens, with crackers, or in a sandwich.
