Chicken Cranberry Pecan Salad
Creamy, crunchy, and bursting with flavor, this Chicken Cranberry Pecan Salad is a showstopper for any meal. Featuring tender shredded chicken, sweet dried cranberries, and earthy chopped pecans, this salad is perfectly balanced with crisp celery, tangy red onion, and a luscious dressing made from mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey. Ready in just 15 minutes and served over a bed of fresh mixed greens, this dish is a quick yet elegant option for lunch, brunch, or even a light dinner. Packed with textures and vibrant flavors, it’s a crowd-pleasing recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience. Perfect for meal prep or entertaining, this salad is a must-try for anyone craving a delicious twist on classic chicken salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded or diced) Cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup (roughly chopped) Pecans
- 2 stalks (diced) Celery
- 0.25 cup (finely diced) Red onion
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) Black pepper
- 4 cups Mixed greens or lettuce
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, diced celery, and finely diced red onion. Gently toss everything together to ensure even distribution.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create a creamy dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently fold until the salad is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or black pepper if needed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the chicken cranberry pecan salad over a bed of mixed greens or lettuce for a light and refreshing meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2202 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.0 g | 176% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.8 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 406 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 2021 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.5 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.0 g | ||
| Protein | 128.2 g | 256% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 427 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1352 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
