Description
This easy and flavorful Rotisserie Chicken Salad recipe combines tender shredded rotisserie chicken with creamy mayo and sour cream, tangy lemon juice, crisp green onions, sweet grapes, and crunchy pecans. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, this salad offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
Dressing
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Add-Ins
- 2 green onion stalks, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup grapes, sliced (optional)
- 3 tablespoons crushed pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Remove the meat from the rotisserie chicken bones and shred it into small pieces, or cut into chunks if preferred, ensuring even bite-sized pieces.
- Slice the green onions: Wash and dry the green onion stalks, then slice them into thin rounds to add freshness and crunch to the salad.
- Prepare the grapes: Wash and dry the grapes thoroughly, then cut them into small slices to provide a burst of sweetness.
- Crush the pecans: Using a mortar and pestle or by placing them in a sealed bag and gently smashing, crush the pecans into small pieces to add texture and nutty flavor.
- Mix all ingredients: In a medium non-reactive bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, sliced green onions, sliced grapes, and crushed pecans. Mix thoroughly so all ingredients are well incorporated and the salad is creamy and flavorful.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the chicken salad chilled or at room temperature as a delicious lunch, sandwich filling, or light dinner option.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt.
- To make it vegetarian, replace chicken with chickpeas or tofu.
- Grapes and pecans are optional but add sweetness and crunch respectively.
- Use a rotisserie chicken for convenience and great flavor.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
