Description

This Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad is a delicious blend of tender chicken, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy pecans, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or served over greens for a light lunch.

Ingredients

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2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and chopped celery.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until evenly coated.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Serve chilled on sandwiches, wraps, or over a bed of lettuce.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for a quick option.
Adjust the mayo and yogurt ratio to your creaminess preference.
Chopped apples or grapes can be added for extra sweetness and crunch.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 320
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 65mg