Description
A flavorful and nutritious chicken salad featuring cranberries and pecans, perfect for a light meal or a hearty lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cranberries, pecans, celery, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- 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
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Feel free to add other ingredients like apples or grapes for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad, Chicken Salad Recipe, Healthy Salad