Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad Recipe
A delightful and satisfying Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal. This salad combines tender chicken, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy pecans, and a creamy dressing for a balanced and delicious dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes (plus chill time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course, Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad:
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup finely diced celery
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix chicken, cranberries, pecans, celery, and green onions.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Coat Salad: Pour dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until well coated.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled on lettuce, croissants, or in wraps.
Notes
- For a lighter option, use half mayo and half Greek yogurt.
- Enhance with chopped apples or grapes for added sweetness and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
