Description
A delightful and sweetly crunchy chicken salad featuring tender cooked chicken breast, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans, all tossed in a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, and lemon juice. Perfect as a main course, this salad offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, making it ideal for sandwiches, wraps, or served over greens.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped and lightly toasted
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked chicken, dried cranberries, chopped toasted pecans, and finely chopped celery. Toss gently to mix all the ingredients evenly without breaking up the chicken.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, plain Greek yogurt, honey, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring the honey is well incorporated.
- Mix the Salad and Dressing: Pour the creamy dressing over the chicken mixture and stir thoroughly until all ingredients are coated evenly with the dressing.
- Chill and Marinate: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop before serving.
Notes
- This chicken salad is delicious served on croissants, sandwich bread, wraps, or over a bed of leafy greens for added freshness.
- For extra sweetness and texture, incorporate a finely chopped apple into the salad.
- Toasting the pecans enhances their flavor and gives a satisfying crunch to the salad.
