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Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad


  • Author: Ellie
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A delicious and refreshing chicken salad with a perfect balance of sweet cranberries, crunchy pecans, and a creamy honey-mayo dressing. It’s perfect for serving on croissants, fluffy rolls, or enjoying as a standalone dish.


Ingredients

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  • Cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast (shredded or diced)
  • Dried cranberries (roughly chopped)
  • Pecans (chopped)
  • 1 stalk celery (diced)
  • 2 green onions (chopped)
  • Mayonnaise
  • Lemon juice
  • Honey
  • Salt
  • Garlic powder
  • Black pepper

Instructions

  • Chop the chicken, pecans, cranberries, celery, and green onions into small bite-sized pieces.
  • In a large bowl, combine the chopped chicken, pecans, cranberries, celery, and green onions. Mix well.
  • In a smaller bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Whisk or mix with a fork until smooth and well blended.
  • Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
  • Serve immediately on croissants, fluffy rolls, or enjoy on its own!

Notes

  • Customization: Add more or less of the ingredients based on personal taste (e.g., more honey for sweetness, more salt for a savory kick).
  • Storage: Store any leftover salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Serving Ideas: Great for sandwiches, wraps, or a salad topping.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes (for toasting pecans, optional)
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing, Toasting (optional)
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Chicken salad, cranberry salad, pecan chicken salad, easy chicken salad, healthy salad