Sonoma Chicken Salad (Whole Foods Copycat)
This Whole Foods copycat Sonoma chicken salad combines shredded chicken with grapes, pecans, red onion and celery all tossed in a creamy, sweet poppy seed dressing. It's easy, flavorful and the perfect make-ahead lunch recipe.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- ½ cup red grapes halved
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup diced celery
- 1 Tablespoon chopped pecans
- ¼ cup mayonnaise I used avocado oil mayo
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon poppy seeds
- ¼ teaspoons sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together mayo, greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Add chicken, grapes, onion, celery and pecans into a large bowl. Pour dressing over and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.
- Enjoy right away or chill before serving. Serve with crackers for a snack or appetizer, on bread or a wrap for a sandwich or over a bed of greens.
- Place salad in an airtight container in the fridge. The salad will keep for 3-5 days.
Notes
- Grapes: I love using fresh grapes, but you could also substitute chopped apples, raisins or even dried cranberries.
- Pecans: Feel free to swap the pecans with another nut of choice like walnuts or almonds.
- Make it nut-free: Skip the pecans or swap them with sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
- Make it dairy-free: Use all mayo instead of half greek yogurt for the dressing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 recipe | Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 352mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g