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Bowl of creamy chicken salad with apple and pecans on a wooden table

No-Celery Chicken Salad for Potlucks

This creamy, no-celery chicken salad is perfect for potlucks. Made with tender chicken, crunchy apples, and toasted pecans, it's a crowd-pleaser that's easy to transport and serve cold.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 medium apple Honeycrisp or Fuji, cored and diced
  • 1/2 cup pecans toasted and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional

Method
 

  1. If you haven't already, cook and cool your chicken. Poach, bake, or use a rotisserie chicken. Shred or dice into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
  3. Core and dice the apple into small cubes (leave the peel on for color and texture). Roughly chop the toasted pecans.
  4. Add the chicken, apple, pecans, red onion, and parsley to the bowl with the dressing. Stir gently until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.