Description
This Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad is a delightful combination of tender chicken, sweet cranberries, crunchy pecans, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for a light meal or a flavorful sandwich filling.
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or use all mayo)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans (toasted if desired)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion or green onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, prepare the dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the ingredients: Mix in the cooked chicken, cranberries, pecans, celery, red onion, and parsley. Stir until well combined.
- Adjust and chill: Taste and adjust seasoning. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Serve: Enjoy over lettuce, in a sandwich, wrapped in a tortilla, or with crackers.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- Toasting the pecans adds extra flavor and crunch.
- This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
