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Sonoma Chicken Salad Recipe

Sonoma Chicken Salad Recipe

Discover a delicious and easy Sonoma chicken salad recipe perfect for a fresh, flavorful meal. Quick to make and packed with wholesome ingredients!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts - about 2 pounds
  • 1 heaping cup grapes - sliced in half
  • 1/2 red onion - about 1/3 cup diced
  • 3 stalks celery - about 1 cup diced
  • 1 cup pecan halves - toasted and coarsely chopped
Dressing
  • 3/4 cup mayo
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • salt

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken breast in a pot and cover with water and a generous pinch of salt. Bring to simmer, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until cooked through. Remove the chicken from water and let rest until cool enough to handle. Use a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or two forks to shred the chicken. Let cool completely before tossing with the other ingredients.
  2. Whisk together all of the dressing ingredients in a large bowl. Taste and season with salt as needed.
  3. In a large bowl toss the shredded chicken with the grapes, celery, onion, toasted pecans, and dressing. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator. This recipe is even better the next day!