Pecan Chicken Salad on Zucchini Chips. Low Carb & Delicious!
This low carb Pecan Chicken Salad with rosemary & juicy Champagne grapes is so satisfying and delicious! Meal prep ahead of time for an easy, nourishing lunch or dinner. Or, serve it on zucchini chips at your next party-everyone will love it!
Oh my goodness, y’all. This low-carb pecan chicken salad with rosemary and Champagne grapes, is the bomb! As, in, oh-so-delicious, yet super healthy and low carb-perfect for any post vacay overindulgence {or too many Saint Lucian rum punches in my case!}, or anytime you want a light, yet satisfying lunch.
What you need to make this low-carb pecan hicken salad…
- Protein: Leftover rotisserie chicken or pre-cooked chicken breasts.
- Veggies: Purple cabbage, zucchini, and yellow summer squash.
- Fruit: Champagne grapes (but other grapes, sliced, will work in a pinch.
- Nuts: Pecans taste divine in this low-carb chicken salad, but any variety of nuts will do.
- Sauce: I used a combo of Greek yogurt and mayonnaise.
- Seasoning: Fresh rosemary (or sub your favorite herb), salt and pepper. That’s it!
You’ll LOVE this Low Carb Chicken Salad!
Not only is it absolutely delicious and easy to make, but it’s also super versatile too. Meal prep ahead of time for a light and healthy lunch or dinner.
Don’t have zucchini or summer squash? You can serve it on bread for kids (or yourself!), or in a lettuce wrap to keep it low-carb. Or, just eat it off your plate by the spoonful-that’s totally acceptable too!
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Low Carb Chicken Salad on Zucchini Chips
Ingredients
- 4 ounces pre-cooked chicken breast, chopped
- 1/4 cup Champagne grapes
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup finely chopped purple cabbage
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt , or lactose free if needed for Low FODMAP
- 2 teaspoons mayonnaise {I like Sir Kensingtons}
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 zucchini
- 1/2 yellow summer squash
Instructions
- Make the chicken salad by combining the chopped chicken, grapes, pecans, yogurt, mayonnaise, and rosemary in a medium mixing bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Slice zucchini and summer squash in to ~1/4 inch rounds-you will have ~20 rounds or “chips”. Place squash chips on a serving dish and top with chicken salad. Serve immediately, or store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
Low FODMAP Option
- Serve chicken salad plain or on low FODMAP bread. Up to 1/3 cup zucchini and up to 1 cup yellow summer squash is low FODMAP (per Monash app 8/10/23)
- Use lactose-free yogurt in place of regular Greek yogurt.
Ingredient Swaps
- If you can’t find Champagne grapes, chopped red or green grapes will work well too.
- Are grapes not in season? Try chopped apples or mango.
- Use any favorite nuts or seeds in place of pecans if desired.
- Rosemary works well with this recipe, but feel free to experiment with other herbs-both fresh or dried.
Serving Suggestions
- No zucchini chips? This low-carb chicken salad tastes delicious on its’ own.
- Serve it on bread for a sandwich.
- Enjoy it wrapped in lettuce leaves for another low carb option.
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I love the idea of serving this pecan chicken salad on zucchini chips. Such a tasty and original appetizer! Pinning for later!
Such a nice dish to serve in summers….It looks really great and the way you presented it is great. and pictures are too good and refreshing. Appreciated
Thank you so much! Yes~it’s perfect for summer~light, yet healthy and nourishing. I’m looking forward to summer 🙂 Cheers!
Such beautiful, fresh, vibrant pictures! That chicken salad alone sounds wonderful and putting it on those veggie chips just brings the whole dish to a new level! Absolutely perfect for summer entertaining 🙂
Thanks so much Sonali! It’s a delicious, and versatile meal, and kid approved too 🙂
what a fun idea to serve it on summer squash! I love love love chicken salad and enjoy the extra boost of veggies to serve it on!
Thank so much Julie! Agreed-The more veggies the better!!! 🙂
This combination looks so interesting, colourful and flavoursome. Not something I would ever have thought of, but on the list to try.
Thanks Glenda! It’s my “go to” chicken salad recipes, but with grapes instead of apples to make it FODMAP friendly 🙂 Hope you enjoy it too!
Thanks Marisa!!
THese look so good! Perfect summer bite!
EA, these look fabulous! So pretty and elegant- perfect for a summertime soirée! And I really love all the flavors and textures you have going on here 🙂
Thanks so much Sonali! Love the idea of a summertime soiree 🙂 have a delicious weekend!
Great idea – not a fan of zukes but will try this on English cucumber slices – perfect for this heat!
Thanks Liz! Cucumber would be perfect too 🙂 My daughter isn’t a fan of zucchini either, but she loves cucumbers-great idea!
WOW! These look perfect for the summer! Each bite looks so fantastic!
Thanks so much and so glad you stopped by! Have a wonderful weekend!!
I love these fun, healthy bites! So pretty too!
Thanks so much Jeanette! They will definitely be on regular rotation at our house! Hope you’re doing well!! xo
That chicken salad sounds awesome and that whole dish looks amazing! So pretty!
Thanks so much Jessica! I had a lot of fun with this one 🙂 Im just bummed my kids ate them all-now I need to make another batch! Have a fabulous weekend!