Description
Enjoy the flavors of Arby’s famous Grilled Chicken & Pecan Salad at home with this easy copycat recipe featuring tender grilled chicken, crisp apples, juicy red grapes, crunchy celery, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, and a creamy honey-lemon dressing. Perfect as a refreshing lunch or light dinner, this salad combines sweet, tangy, and savory notes with a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Salad
- 3 cups cooked grilled chicken, diced
- 1 apple, diced
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- ½ cup celery, diced
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the diced grilled chicken, diced apple, halved red grapes, diced celery, chopped pecans, and dried cranberries. Gently toss to mix all components evenly.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, plain Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in Dressing: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and carefully fold until everything is evenly coated with the creamy dressing, ensuring all flavors blend well.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill properly.
- Serve: Serve the salad chilled as a filling for sandwiches, sandwiches on croissants, lettuce wraps, or enjoy it alongside crackers for a delicious and quick meal.
Notes
- Toast the pecans lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes to enhance their flavor and crunch.
- Using rotisserie chicken can save prep time without sacrificing taste.
- The salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; stir gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
