Chicken Salad
My friend Heather made this and then described the ingredients to me.It's just like the yummy one at Whole Foods.
The ingredients make it suitable anytime of year.
YOU WILL NEED:
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Pecans (halves and pieces)
Celery
Red seedless grapes
Mayonnaise
Apple cider vinegar
Poppy seeds (optional)
METHOD:
METHOD:
Preheat oven to 400°
Preheat oven to 400°
Rub 2-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts with a bit of olive oil, kosher salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and roast for about 10 minutes, until cooked through. Allow to cool completely.
Rub 2-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts with a bit of olive oil, kosher salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and roast for about 10 minutes, until cooked through. Allow to cool completely.
Roast a couple of handfuls of pecans (I buy the halves and pieces) for about 5 minutes. Cool.
Roast a couple of handfuls of pecans (I buy the halves and pieces) for about 5 minutes. Cool.
Finely chop:
Finely chop:
3-5 celery stalks
Whisk together in a medium-sized bowl (chicken will be added eventually, so pick a big enough bowl to contain it):
1-2 T Mayonnaise
1 T Apple cider vinegar
2 t Poppy seeds
When the chicken is cooled, chop into bit-sized chunks and add to bowl with dressing. Also add:
Celery
Red grapes, rinsed
Pecans
Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Serve or reserve in the fridge.