Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
If you’re searching for a deliciously light and refreshing dish, look no further than this Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing. This salad is a delightful combination of tender shredded chicken, crunchy toasted pecans, and sweet dried cranberries, all enveloped in a creamy poppy seed dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch, picnic, or family gathering, it’s both nutritious and satisfying. With minimal prep time and the option to enjoy it alone or as part of a sandwich or wrap, this recipe will surely become a favorite in your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, chopped celery, and green onions.
- In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), honey, apple cider vinegar, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until fully coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg