Go Back
Sonoma Chicken Salad taken with iphone 15 pro max --iw 2 --ar 4:5 --v 6.1 --raw

Sonoma Chicken Salad

This Sonoma Chicken Salad is a quick, creamy and flavorful pressure cooker recipe combining tender chicken with sweet grapes and crunchy celery, perfect for a fresh and satisfying meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 5 cups shredded or chopped cooked chicken You can use rotisserie or leftovers
  • ½ cup mayonnaise I use Primal Kitchen avocado oil mayo
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar adds perfect zing
  • 2 tablespoons honey for a touch of sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds adds crunch and fun texture
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup red grapes chopped in half
  • 1 cup celery chopped

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Make sure sealing ring is in place on pressure cooker.
  • Add chicken to pot with a bit of broth or water, then lock lid and set to high pressure for 8 minutes.
  • After cooking, do a natural release to keep chicken juicy and tender.
  • Transfer chicken out to cool before shredding or chopping.
  • In a big bowl, mix mayo, apple cider vinegar, honey, and poppy seeds; fold in chicken, grapes, celery, season with salt and pepper, then chill for at least one hour.

Notes

Serve chilled for best flavor. Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to skip pressure cooking. Substitute grapes with dried cranberries if desired.