Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans

By Judy1

Serve this fruity, nutty chicken salad with assorted crackers and grapes for a filling lunch or a delicious brunch. The recipe was inspired by a favorite dish served at the former Sweetbriar restaurant in Gadsden, Alabama.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup light or regular mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup light or regular sour cream
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 pounds skinned and boned chicken breasts, cooked and chopped
• 3 cups red and white seedless grapes, halved
• 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• Lettuce leaves (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Stir together 1/2 cup mayonnaise and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Add chopped chicken and grapes, tossing gently to coat.
Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
Stir in pecans just before serving.
Serve in stemware lined with lettuce leaves, if desired.