Description
This Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Tender chicken, sweet cranberries, crunchy pecans, and a creamy dressing come together to create a satisfying and delicious dish.
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad:
- 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (toasted if desired)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (optional, for creaminess)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the chicken, cranberries, pecans, green onions, and celery.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Salad: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and mix well.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Enjoy on a sandwich, in a lettuce wrap, or with crackers.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works well and saves time.
- Add grapes or apples for extra sweetness.
- Use all Greek yogurt for a lighter version or avocado mayo for dairy-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
