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Smoked Chicken Salad

Name: Smoked Chicken Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups cubed cooked smoked chicken breast; 2/3 cup dried cherries; 1/3 cup chopped celery; 1/3 cup chopped tart apple; 1/3 cup chopped pecans; 1/3 cup sliced green grapes; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

This chicken salad balances smoky chicken with tart apple, dried cherries, grapes, celery, and toasted pecans. The creamy dressing brings everything together without hiding the mix of sweet, savory, crisp, and chewy textures.

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Combine the chicken, dried cherries, celery, apple, pecans, and grapes in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
Fold the dressing into the chicken mixture until everything is evenly coated.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve on bread, in wraps, over greens, or with crackers.

From Justin’s kitchen

Plain roasted chicken also works, but smoked chicken gives the salad its signature flavor. Keep refrigerated and use within 4 days.

Smoked Chicken Salad

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