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Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad Recipe

Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad Recipe
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5.2 from 11 reviews

This Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that combines tender chicken breast with crunchy pecans, sweet dried cranberries, and a creamy poppy seed dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a side dish, it balances savory and sweet flavors with a delightful texture.

Ingredients

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Dressing

  • 120 ml mayonnaise
  • 60 ml sour cream
  • 30 ml honey, softened
  • 15 ml Dijon mustard
  • 15 ml poppy seeds
  • Salt, to taste

Salad

  • 4 cups (approx. 480 g) cooked chicken breast, chopped
  • 120 g pecans, chopped
  • 60 g dried cranberries
  • 4 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Poppy Seed Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, and salt until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
  2. Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped cooked chicken breast, chopped pecans, dried cranberries, and chopped green onions.
  3. Dress and Toss the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss everything together to ensure the dressing coats all components evenly and thoroughly.
  4. Final Taste Adjustment: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt if desired before serving.

Notes

  • Use cooked chicken breast that is well chilled for best texture.
  • To toast pecans, lightly toast them in a dry pan over medium heat to enhance their flavor.
  • This salad can be served on its own, in sandwiches, or over greens.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • For a lighter option, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.

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Keywords: cranberry pecan chicken salad, chicken salad, poppy seed dressing, healthy chicken salad, easy chicken recipes

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