Cranberry Crunch Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this irresistible Cranberry Crunch Chicken Salad! Packed with tender shredded chicken, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy celery, and buttery pecans, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between savory and sweet. A creamy dressing made with tangy Greek yogurt, smooth mayonnaise, and a touch of honey ties it all together for a dish that’s both satisfying and wholesome. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is perfect for meal prep or a quick, crowd-pleasing lunch. Serve it chilled on fresh greens, as a sandwich filling, or wrapped in a tortilla for a versatile, flavor-packed meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups (shredded or diced) Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup Dried cranberries
- 3 stalks (chopped) Celery
- 3 (finely sliced) Green onion
- 1 cup Chopped pecans
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup (plain, unsweetened) Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced cooked chicken breast, dried cranberries, chopped celery, sliced green onions, and chopped pecans.
In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Cover the salad bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a sandwich filling, wrap filling, or atop a bed of greens for a refreshing meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
626 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.3 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 528 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.2 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.3 g | ||
| Protein | 26.3 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 367 mg | 8% | |
*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.
