Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad
A healthy and flavorful chicken salad with dried cranberries, pecans, and fresh veggies, perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- 1 cup cranberries, dried Dried cranberries are sweeter than fresh.
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup poppy seed dressing Can be substituted with Greek yogurt or vinaigrette for a lighter version.
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Mixed greens for serving Use your choice of greens.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, toss together the shredded chicken, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, celery, and diced red onion.
- Drizzle the mixture with poppy seed dressing and gently combine everything until well mixed.
- Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Serve this delightful mix over a refreshing bed of mixed greens immediately.
Notes
Great for a light lunch or dinner. Can be served in a sandwich or wrap. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8g
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