BEST Chicken Salad

Name: BEST Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise); ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste); ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste); ¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste); 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped); ½ cup chopped celery; ½ cup chopped pecans (or walnuts or sliced almonds, toasted if desired); ½ cup quartered grapes*; ¼ cup finely chopped red onion (optional); bread, croissants or lettuce (for serving)

Instructions

Prep:15min

My chicken salad recipe has been a favorite ever since I first shared it way back in 2012! With grapes, celery, pecans and a simple creamy dressing, it's easy to make and loaded with flavor. It's the best way to use up leftover chicken!

Updated at: Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:01:35 GMT