Homemade Chicken Salad Recipe with Fruit and Pecans
This easy, old-fashioned chicken salad recipe with fresh fruit and pecans is perfect for picnics, porch lunches, or Sunday suppers. A touch of sweetness, a satisfying crunch, and full of classic homemade flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pint home canned chicken drained
- OR 2 cups cooked chicken
- 1 medium apple
- 1/2 cup grapes any color, cut in half
- 1/2 pint canned pineapple chunks with juice (1 cup)
- 1/2 cup pecans or other nuts of your choice
Instructions
- If you are using home canned chicken, drain the juice.
- Put the chicken in a large mixing bowl and break up the chunks. Or shred the chicken if using leftovers.
- Chop the apple into bite sized pieces and add to the bowl.
- Add the grapes. I like to use different colors of grapes, but use whatever your family prefers.
- Now add in the chopped pecans. I sometimes toast them when I have time for a little added flavor.
- Add the pineapple chunks and enough juice to make the chicken salad come together nicely.
- In this instance less really is more! Too much juice and it will just be runny, so add just a little at a time.
- Mix it up until it’s well combined and check the liquid level. Once it comes together well, cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour. This allows all the flavors to meld together.
Notes
Serve over salad, on a croissant or brioche bun, in a pita pocket, or with savory crackers as a dip.
If there is any left over, store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container for about 5 to 7 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 16gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 286mgPotassium: 195mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 141IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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