Description
This delightful Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad is perfect for a light lunch or a hearty snack. Tossed with a tangy poppy seed dressing, it’s both refreshing and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and diced celery.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, poppy seeds, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken salad mixture and toss until well combined.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider adding chopped apples or grapes.
- Adjust the sweetness of the dressing by increasing or decreasing the honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg