Creamy Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad: A Delightful Twist on Comfort
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced celery, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve on a bed of greens or in a sandwich.
Notes
- This salad is great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to substitute walnuts for pecans if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad, chicken salad, cranberry salad, pecan salad