Description
Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad
Ingredients
2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works great!)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup chopped pecans (toasted for extra flavor)
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green onions
4 cups mixed greens (or your favorite salad base)
For the Dressing:
1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp poppy seeds
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, celery, and green onions.
Add the dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Serve on greens: Plate the salad on a bed of mixed greens and enjoy immediately!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes (using pre-cooked chicken)
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: ~300 kcal per serving
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