Chicken Salad with Cranberry Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Chicken Salad with Cranberry Dressing—a delightful combination of savory and sweet flavors that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Tender, shredded chicken pairs perfectly with crisp mixed greens, tangy feta cheese, chewy dried cranberries, and the crunch of toasted pecans, all tied together with a luscious homemade cranberry dressing. The dressing, made with fresh cranberries or cranberry sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar, delivers a bright, zesty finish that transforms this dish into a true showstopper. Perfect for a light lunch, festive gathering, or weeknight dinner, this crowd-pleasing recipe is as nutritious as it is delicious. Garnish with extra pecans or cranberries, and serve immediately for a stunning, flavorful meal that satisfies every craving.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Toasted pecans, chopped
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 0.5 cup Fresh cranberries or cranberry sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, shredded or cubed cooked chicken, dried cranberries, crumbled feta cheese, toasted pecans, and thinly sliced red onion. Set aside.
2. Prepare the cranberry dressing by adding olive oil, fresh cranberries or cranberry sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper into a blender or food processor.
3. Blend the dressing ingredients until smooth and emulsified. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed.
4. Drizzle the cranberry dressing over the prepared salad ingredients and gently toss to combine.
5. Divide the chicken salad among individual serving plates or serve it family-style in a large salad bowl.
6. Optionally, garnish with additional toasted pecans or cranberries for added texture and presentation.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2064 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.7 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.9 g | 119% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 456 mg | 152% | |
| Sodium | 1760 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.8 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.3 g | ||
| Protein | 159.8 g | 320% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 489 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2036 mg | 43% | |
*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.
