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Sonoma Chicken Salad Recipe - Whole Foods Copycat

This Sonoma chicken salad is the perfect blend of creamy, crunchy, sweet, and savory flavors—all made effortlessly with rotisserie chicken for a quick, no-fuss meal. Juicy grapes, crisp celery, and buttery pecans are tossed in a creamy poppyseed dressing that brings just the right touch of sweetness and tang.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Serving Size 6 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 rotisserie chicken About 4 cups; can substitute chicken breast
  • 1 cup pecans chopped
  • 3 stalks celery finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups red seedless grapes quartered
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup poppyseed salad dressing I like Primal Kitchen!
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the chicken

  • Remove the skin from the rotisserie chicken and shred or chop the meat into bite-sized pieces. Add to a large mixing bowl.

Chop the mix-ins

  • Finely chop the celery, quarter the grapes, and roughly chop the pecans. If desired, lightly toast the pecans in a skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until fragrant, then let cool.

Make the dressing

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, poppyseed dressing, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.

Combine everything

  • Add the celery, grapes, and pecans to the bowl with the chicken. Pour the dressing over the top and gently mix until everything is evenly coated.

Chill for best flavor

  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Serve and enjoy

  • Give it a gentle stir before serving. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.