Description
This Irresistible Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad is a flavorful and satisfying dish perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of tender chicken, sweet cranberries, crunchy pecans, and tangy dressing creates a harmony of flavors that will leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup celery, finely diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
For the Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, diced celery, and chopped red onion.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until well coated. Season with salt and pepper.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled on a sandwich, in a wrap, or over a bed of greens.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for half of the mayonnaise for a lighter option.
- Add chopped apples for extra sweetness and crunch.
- Toast the pecans for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
