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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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
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced cooked chicken breast, dried cranberries, chopped celery, sliced green onions, and chopped pecans.
Step 2
In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 3
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Step 4
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Step 5
Cover the salad bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 6
Serve chilled as a sandwich filling, wrap filling, or atop a bed of greens for a refreshing meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1254.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4032.4 |
| Total Fat 274.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 28.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 669.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2369.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 197.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 120.6g | |
| Protein 186.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 281.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 898.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories