Description
A flavorful chicken salad with tart cranberries and crunchy pecans, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup green onions, sliced for garnish
- Optional: Lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
- Start by shredding or dicing your cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken with chopped celery, halved grapes, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans.
- In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently fold it all together.
- Allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- When ready to serve, plate the salad in individual servings or serve in a large bowl.
Notes
For healthier alternatives, consider using chickpeas or cooked quinoa instead of chicken, and Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg