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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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 276 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Whisk together mayo, greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  2. Add chicken, grapes, onion, celery and pecans into a large bowl. Pour dressing over and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.
  3. 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.
  4. 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 Information

Serving 1/4 recipe Calories 276kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 87mg (29%) Sodium 352mg (15%) Potassium 105mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 276

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 recipe
Calories 276kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 352mg 15%
Potassium 105mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.