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Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad

Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad for a Cozy Autumn Meal

Enjoy this Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad, a hearty blend of flavors that warms the soul, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast (or Rotisserie Chicken, Pulled) leftover turkey can be used as a substitution
  • 2 stalks Celery sliced for crunch
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion minced for distribution
  • 1 medium Apple firm variety like Granny Smith recommended
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries chopped if desired
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt can substitute with light sour cream
  • 1/4 cup Light Mayonnaise homemade versions are great
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard adjust amount to taste
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley minced finely for freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans (Toasted or Candied) keep separate until serving

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pulled chicken breast, sliced celery, minced red onion, chopped apple, and dried cranberries. Gently mix together until evenly distributed.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, minced parsley, onion powder, salt, and black pepper for about 30 seconds until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture and fold gently for about a minute until thoroughly coated.
  4. Cover the mixing bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld together.
  5. Just before serving, fold in the toasted or candied pecans to maintain their crunchiness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added crunch, avoid adding pecans until just before serving. Adjust the creaminess by modifying Greek yogurt quantities as desired.

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