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Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad

Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad: Your Perfect Fall Delight

This Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad is a delicious blend of sweet cranberries and crunchy pecans, making it a perfect fall meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast shredded
  • 1 cup Celery diced
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion minced
  • 1 medium Apple chopped
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries chopped if desired
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans toasted or candied
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt can substitute with light sour cream
  • 1/4 cup Light Mayonnaise opt for mayo made with olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard only a small amount is needed
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley minced
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked chicken, diced celery, minced red onion, chopped apple, and dried cranberries. Mix until well blended.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard until smooth. Then add parsley, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and carefully toss until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld.
  5. Before serving, fold in the chopped pecans gently.
  6. Serve on mixed greens or in croissants, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Keep the pecans separate until serving to maintain their crunch.

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