Holiday Chicken Salad
Perfect for festive gatherings or a quick, flavorful weekday meal, this Holiday Chicken Salad is a vibrant twist on the classic dish. Packed with tender shredded chicken, crunchy celery, juicy red grapes, sweet dried cranberries, and earthy toasted pecans, each bite delivers a delightful balance of textures and flavors. The creamy yet tangy dressing—made with a blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey—brings everything together with a rich, balanced sweetness. Whether served on fresh romaine lettuce, nestled in buttery croissants, or enjoyed solo, this crowd-pleasing salad is a versatile option for lunches or light dinners. With just 20 minutes of prep and a short chill time, it’s a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for the holidays and beyond!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 cup Celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup Red grapes, halved
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
- 2 stalks Green onion, finely sliced
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 6 leaves Romaine lettuce leaves (optional, for serving)
- 4 pieces Croissants or sandwich bread (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced cooked chicken, chopped celery, halved red grapes, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, and sliced green onions.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Chill the chicken salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the chicken salad on a bed of romaine lettuce leaves, as a filling for croissants or sandwich bread, or simply on its own as a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
959 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.1 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 194 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 918 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.6 g | ||
| Protein | 64.2 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 121 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 870 mg | 19% | |
*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.
