Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad
This creamy and flavorful chicken salad combines juicy chicken, tart cranberries, and crunchy pecans for the perfect mix of texture and taste. Ideal for sandwiches, wraps, or light meals any day of the week.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken diced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Dice cooked chicken and chop green onions and pecans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, honey, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken, cranberries, pecans, and onions to the dressing.
- Stir until everything is evenly coated.
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Notes
- Make it Lighter: Use all Greek yogurt or a low-fat version of mayo.
- Nut-Free Option: Swap pecans for roasted sunflower seeds.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Great For Meal Prep: Prepare ahead for easy lunches all week long.