Description
his Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad is a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or a light meal on its own! Tender chicken is mixed with dried cranberries, crunchy pecans, celery, and a creamy dressing for a refreshing and satisfying salad.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (2 chicken breasts or 14 ounces cooked chicken)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/3 cup celery, diced (1 stalk)
- 1/4 cup green onion, chopped (2 pieces)
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 4 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Chop chicken, pecans, cranberries, celery, and green onions into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Combine Chicken Mixture: In a large bowl, combine chicken, chopped pecans, cranberries, celery, and green onion. Mix well.
- Make Dressing: In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, salt, garlic powder, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine Salad: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Use a spoon to mix until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated.
- Serve: Scoop and enjoy! Serve on croissants, rolls, or on its own.
Notes
- Toasted Pecans: For enhanced flavor and texture, toast the pecans before adding them to the salad. Place pecans in a pan over medium heat (spray with cooking oil if desired). Toast for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. Transfer to a cutting board and chop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
