Description
Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad is a sweet and savory twist on the classic chicken salad, featuring tender chicken, crunchy pecans, and chewy dried cranberries tossed in a creamy dressing. It’s perfect for sandwiches, wraps, lettuce cups, or enjoyed as a light, refreshing meal on its own.
Ingredients
- Cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
- Dried cranberries
- Chopped pecans (toasted for extra flavor)
- Celery (diced)
- Red onion (finely chopped, optional)
- Mayonnaise
- Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional for lighter dressing)
- Dijon mustard (optional)
- Lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded or diced chicken, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, celery, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt or sour cream (if using), Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until everything is well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and added flavor.
- Swap pecans with walnuts or almonds for a different nutty taste.
- Replace mayonnaise with all Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Add chopped apples or grapes for a fresh, fruity crunch.
- Serve in croissants, on toast, or over a bed of greens for versatility.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
