Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad Recipe
This Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad is a delightful blend of tender chicken, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy pecans, and a creamy, tangy dressing. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or served over a bed of greens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad, Main Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Main Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup chopped celery
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken, dried cranberries, pecans, celery, and red onion. Toss gently to mix.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, poppy seeds, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve chilled on a bed of greens, in lettuce wraps, or as a sandwich filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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