Classic Dill Chicken Salad

My mom discovered a slightly different version of this salad years ago, and the dill/grape/pecan combo has been a family favorite since. I just made this recipe, specifically, and it's divine! I don't think the version she used to make had the shallots or celery and I find them to be a great addition. And her recipe used sour cream instead of yogurt; I actually prefer the yogurt here. The only things I really changed on this recipe were:
- Used full fat yogurt
- Used 1/3 cup pecans and stirred them into the salad
- Used a little less celery than prescribed.

For the chicken I brined breasts for a couple hours then poached. I try not to add much outside flavor to the chicken so that it does not overwhelm the dill/grape etc. deliciousness.

Stuffed this chicken salad into a croissant. Really happy with the results, 100% using this recipe from now on!

Mouthwatering goodness I made this chicken salad for my book club this past week and it was the bomb! The Greek yogurt gave it a tang that mayonnaise alone won't do, and the fresh dill and shallots really made the flavor stand out. My husband marinated chicken breasts in Italian dressing before grilling them and I cut the chicken into chunks. Everything in this recipe appealed to me and it is now my go-to for chicken salad! Pros: Easy to assemble