Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad

Prep Time

15 minutes

Chill Time

30 minutes

Servings

4–6 servings


Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped

Dressing

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine chicken, cranberries, pecans, celery, and red onion.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until evenly coated.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  5. Serve on croissants, sandwich bread, lettuce wraps, crackers, or over greens.

Optional Add-Ins

  • Diced apples
  • Grapes
  • Chopped parsley
  • Sliced almonds
  • A pinch of garlic powder

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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