Description
- This Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad combines the sweetness of cranberries with the nutty texture of pecans, all mixed into a creamy dressing. It’s perfect as a wholesome meal or a side dish for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lettuce leaves, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken breast, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, finely chopped red onion, and finely chopped celery.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken salad mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- To serve, arrange lettuce leaves on a plate and spoon the cranberry pecan chicken salad on top.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise and sour cream with low-fat options or use plain yogurt.
- Add green onions or walnuts for an extra burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (assuming chicken is pre-cooked)
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 96mg