Description
A delightful and flavorful Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad that’s perfect for a light lunch or a picnic. This salad combines tender chicken, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy pecans, and a tangy dressing for a refreshing dish.
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the chicken, cranberries, pecans, celery, and red onion.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine and Chill: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Gently stir to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy the salad on croissants, bread, lettuce wraps, or with crackers.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken is a convenient option.
- Enhance with chopped apples or grapes for added flavor.
- For a lighter version, mix in plain Greek yogurt with the mayo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
